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The farm of the Grange, located in Murat in the department of Cantal (region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes), is a remarkable example of rural architecture combining elements of the sixteenth, seventeenth and early nineteenth centuries. It consists of a primitive block house extended by a barn-stable, with a square wooden tower articulated to the south. This type of construction reflects the agricultural needs and local techniques of the time, adapted to livestock farming and crop storage.

The farm was officially built in 1808, although its origins date back to the previous centuries. Its barn, located on the ground floor, could accommodate up to 80 animals and preserve original amenities such as pebbles flooring and feeders. The barn, which is accessible by a door with a rack, illustrates the ingenuity of traditional storage systems. These characteristics motivated his designation as a historical monument by decree of 7 October 1991, emphasizing its ethnological and architectural value.

From an ethnological point of view, the farm of La Grange offers a valuable testimony on agricultural life in Haute-Auvergne. The drains of the purine and the spatial organization of the buildings reveal an optimization of the daily tasks, typical of the operations before industrialization. The presence of a sheltered chimney in the house and the block structure also indicates adaptation to the harsh climatic conditions of the region.

Located at 41 rue du Faubourg-Notre-Dame, the farm is now recognized as a major local heritage. Its inscription among the historical monuments of the Cantal makes it a site of interest for the study of rural habitat and traditional agricultural practices. Available sources, such as the Mérimée or Monumentum base, confirm its importance in the cultural landscape of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.

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