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The Cistercian barn of the Peyrère, located in Proupiary (Haute-Garonne), is a former outbuilding of Bonnefont Abbey in Comminges, founded around 1136-1137. Although probably contemporary of the abbey, it is only mentioned in the texts from 1246. This one-storey rectangular building, typical of monastic barns, served as a storage and agricultural management place for monks. Its sober architecture reflects the Cistercian ideal of simplicity and functionality.

The eastern façade, decorated with a gate in the middle of a hanger decorated with roses and denticles, illustrates Southern Cistercian art. This sculpted decoration, rare for a barn, underlines its importance in the abbey's economic network. The south façade, corresponding to the house, retains a medieval door and two large cross-sections on the upper floor, while the north and west facades, without openings on the ground floor, have days in the middle of the middle. Probably redesigned in the 16th century, this barn is one of the last remains of the abbey, spared during its removal in the 19th century.

Classified Historical Monument by decree of 20 October 1995, the barn of the Peyrère bears witness to the agricultural and spiritual organization of the Cistercians in Occitanie. Its state of conservation and decor make it a remarkable example of medieval monastic outbuildings, now protected for its heritage and historical value.

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