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La Ferme du Sougey is a 15th century farm located in the commune of Montrevel-en-Bresse, in the department of Ain. It is a remarkable example of the traditional Bressian architecture, with its torchi-filled wooden panel structure and a brick-shaped sarrasine fireplace. Classified as a historical monument since 1946, it embodies the rural heritage of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.

The farm is distinguished by its roof of hollow tiles and its spatial organization characteristic of farms of medieval times. It has become a symbol of the Bressan culture, preserved thanks to the action of the association Les Amis du Sougey et de la Bresse, which organizes events there (sound and light spectacles, garages) to finance its restoration.

Its classification in 1946 by ministerial decree underlines its heritage importance, especially for its buckwheat fireplace, a rare and emblematic architectural element. The farm also illustrates the agricultural lifestyle of the Bresse, where the construction of local materials (wood, torchi, tiles) reflected an adaptation to the resources available and the needs of rural communities.

Today, the site remains a place of memory and transmission, open to the public for visits or cultural events. Its exact address, 5732 Sougey in Montrevel-en-Bresse, and its Insee code (01266) confirm its territorial anchoring in the Ain, in the heart of the historic Bresse region.

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