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Origin and history

The Hameau de Fousseyraud house, located in Milhac-de-Nontron, Dordogne, is a historic monument built in the 19th century. According to a local legend, it was built with stones from the looting of the abbey of Perugia between 1793 and 1794. This building consists of two distinct parts, including the main body to the south, accessible by a staircase leading to a terrace. The ramp of this staircase is decorated with a carved stone, perhaps representing four salamanders, adding a mystery to its history.

The frame of the house is a masterpiece of oak engineering, using the technique of roll-up. A notable feature is the extension of the punches well below the entrances, reinforced by curved counterfiche and a horizontal beam connecting the whole. The assemblages, made with tones and mortises with wooden ankles, as well as the pulls and chantignoles, bear witness to exceptional craftsmanship. This structure, classified as a Historic Monument since 1974 with facades and roofs, illustrates the heritage importance of the site.

Although its exact history remains partially enigmatic, the Hameau de Fousseyraud house embodies the rural architectural heritage of New Aquitaine. Its supposed link with the abbey of Perugia, destroyed during the French Revolution, reinforces its historical character. Today, the site is protected for its unique structural elements, offering tangible testimony to traditional construction techniques and local legends.

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