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The fortified farm of the Brouzes, located on the Larzac causse in Saint-Georges-de-Luzençon (Aveyron, Occitanie), dates mainly from 1491, with modifications in the 17th and 18th centuries. This site illustrates the rural defensive architecture, typical of remote areas such as Larzac, where farms had to protect themselves from looting or local conflicts. Its organization in rectangle, with three internal courtyards and fortified elements (murder, towers), reflects this dual agricultural and military function.

Classified as a historical monument by order of 25 October 1990, the farm is distinguished by its preserved architectural unit. Access to the main courtyard is via a gate leading to a floor building with stone staircase and arcade loggia. The vaulted wings are home to living spaces (living room, rooms) arranged in old structures such as the pigeon or bread oven. A second courtyard, to the south, includes a barn flanked by murderers, while two towers reinforce the south gable.

The sources mention Antoine Bourzes as prime contractor, without specifying his exact role in the construction or subsequent transformations. The site, still located at the place known as Les Brouzes, keeps an address referenced in the Mérimée base (12100 Saint-Georges-de-Luzençon). Its current status and uses (visits, rental) are not detailed in the available documents, but its classification reflects its regional and national heritage value.

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