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Origin and history

The endivalot farm, located in Beaumont-de-Lomagne, is an emblematic example of the architectural heritage of the former Midi-Pyrénées region. Its original nucleus, a 17th-century house built of earth and wood, reflects the traditional techniques of the time. This initial building was gradually enlarged, reflecting a desire for harmonious composition despite successive additions.

In the 18th century, a shed and a barn completed the whole, adapting the farm to growing agricultural needs. In 1836, two large square buildings were added, forming a U-shaped plan around a central courtyard. This configuration, typical of the farms in the region, optimised both the working space and the traffic between the different parts of the farm.

Ranked Historic Monument by Order of November 5, 2008, the Endivalot Farm is fully protected, including the yard floor and a lock on the adjacent creek. This status underscores its heritage importance, both for its architecture in raw land and for its characteristic spatial organization. The location, although documented (5212 In Vidalot, 82500 Beaumont-de-Lomagne), remains of an accuracy considered poor according to available sources.

The building embodies the evolution of agricultural and architectural practices in Occitanie, from the 17th century to the 19th century. Its inscription among the Historical Monuments guarantees the preservation of this rare testimony of the rural heritage on earth, a material today threatened by erosion and abandonment of traditional techniques.

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