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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The house in Soulaines-Dhuys, in the Aube department in the Grand Est region is a monument inscribed in the inventory of Historic Monuments. This building is distinguished by its facades covered with chestnut trees, a traditional wooden covering technique, as well as its characteristic roof. The inscription by decree of 21 January 1970 specifically concerns these architectural elements, emphasizing their heritage value and their representativeness of local know-how.

Soulaines-Dhuys, like many rural communes in the Champagne-Ardenne region (now Grand Est), has had a history marked by agricultural and artisanal activities. Traditional houses, such as this one, often reflect the adaptation of buildings to local resources, such as chestnut wood used for essentials. These homes played a central role in community life, serving both as housing and sometimes as a place of economic activity for families.

Their preservation allows today to bear witness to this architectural and cultural heritage.

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