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Origin and history

Ferrand Farm is a typical farm in the Ain department of Vernoux, Bresse. It consists of a main dwelling building and several outbuildings, characteristic of the Bressane farms. Its architecture includes a Saracen fireplace with Romanesque mitre, a remarkable architectural element of the region.

The farm is located in the hamlet of Grand Colombier, close to the farm Tricot, along a single roadway. This grouping suggests a historic rural organization, where farms concentrated around common communication axes.

Partially classified as historical monuments in 1944, Ferrand Farm owes this protection to its buckwheat fireplace and roof. This classification shows the heritage importance of these elements, representative of the local architectural know-how of the 17th and 18th centuries. No information is available on any owners or significant events related to this farm.

The Bresse region, to which Vernoux belongs, was traditionally dedicated to diversified agriculture, including livestock and crops. Farms like Ferrand played a central role in the local economy, serving both as a place of life, production and storage. Their architecture reflected practical needs and available resources, as evidenced by the materials and construction techniques used.

No details are provided on the current use of Ferrand Farm, whether it be visits, accommodation or contemporary agricultural activities. The sources mention only its status as a historical monument and its precise location, without details of its state of conservation or accessibility.

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