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The house of Peruges, dated from the first half of the sixteenth century, is an emblematic monument of civil architecture of this period. Located in Place des Tilleuls and rue de la Halle-au-Four, it embodies the built heritage of this preserved medieval village. Its facades and roofs, listed in the inventory of Historical Monuments by decree of 8 February 1965, testify to the constructive techniques and aesthetic style of the Renaissance in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.

Peruges, a village classified among the Most Beautiful Villages of France, was at that time a dynamic village, marked by artisanal and commercial activities. Houses like this were used both as a dwelling and as a place of work for local artisans or merchants. Their preservation makes it possible today to understand the social and economic organization of the small towns of Ain in the 16th century, where architecture reflected both the social status of the owners and the practical needs of the community.

The location of this house, close to the central square and shopping routes, suggests its importance in the daily life of the village. Although the sources do not mention any specific owners or events related to this building, its listing as Historic Monuments underscores its heritage value. The available data, from the Merimée database and Monumentum, confirm its role in the historical urban landscape of Peruges, while leaving some shaded areas, such as its exact use or possible subsequent transformations.

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