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The barn of Louisias is an emblematic rural building located in the hamlet of Louisias, north of the commune of Charavines (Isère, region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes). Built on the side of a hill, it combines a pedestal structure and a masonry seat dating back to the early 19th century. Its rectangular plan, its entrances protected by a typical roof advance in the country, and its thatched roof make it a model of traditional Dauphinian architecture. Classified as a historic monument on May 22, 1986, it remains in excellent conservation condition.

The barn, although built according to municipal sources in 1805, is associated by Monumentum with an origin in the seventeenth century, perhaps reflecting a major reconstruction or transformation. It symbolizes the region's agricultural heritage, with its two-paned and crouped roof, characteristic of the utility buildings of the era. Private property, it is accessible only on the occasion of presentations of local products, while remaining visible from a vicinal road.

Its strategic location, less than 3 km from Paladru Lake and 5 km from the Chartreuse de la Sylvain-Bénite, highlights its integration into a historic and natural landscape. The barn thus embodies the rural life of Dauphin, between farming, vernacular constructive techniques (such as pise) and adaptation to hilly relief. Its classification reflects its heritage value, both architectural and ethnological.

The sources mention a precise location at 580 Route de Louisias, with an Insee code (38082) confirming its anchoring in the Isère department. The Mérimée database and the photographic contributions under Creative Commons (Jean-Paul Corlin) license enrich its documentation, while highlighting its role in local collective memory.

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