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Origin and history

The house Herriot is a medieval house located in the village of Peruges, in the department of Ain. Built in the 15th century, it embodies the typical civil architecture of this period, marked by stone construction techniques and structures adapted to the urban life of the time. Its location, in the heart of the historic village, reflects the social and economic organization of the medieval villages, where the houses served as both housing and work space for local artisans or traders.

Classified as historic monuments on November 24, 1921, this house demonstrates the desire to preserve the region's built heritage. At that time, Peruges was a fortified village whose urban planning and constructions had changed little since the Middle Ages, thus providing a rare example of the conservation of medieval habitat. The protection of this monument is part of a broader context of valuing historical centres, often threatened by the urban transformations of the early twentieth century.

Available sources, including the Mérimée and Monumentum bases, indicate that the house is located at the intersections of the Rue des Rondes and Rue du Tambour. This information, coupled with its official ranking, underscores its heritage importance. Although the details of its occupants or its precise use are not documented in the source texts, its architecture and location make it a key element of the historical landscape of Peruges, attracting visitors and researchers interested in the Middle Ages.

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