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Origin and history

The old house of Villeneuve-de-Berg is a monument located in the department of Ardèche, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. This building, whose official address is Rue Saint-Luc, saw its façade and roof inscribed in the inventory of Historic Monuments by a decree dated December 8, 1941. No other specific information on its history or construction is available from the sources consulted.

In the context of the Ardèche at the beginning of the twentieth century, old houses like this often reflected the rural and artisanal way of life of the region. These homes were generally used as housing for local families, but could also house economic activities related to agriculture or handicrafts. Their preservation reflects the importance attached to the vernacular architectural heritage, characteristic of the villages of that time.

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