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The mansion of the Veaubaunais, located in the commune of La Pierre (Isère), is an emblematic building of the first half of the 16th and 18th centuries. This monument, partially classified and listed as Historic Monuments since 1988, is distinguished by its main building, terrace with retaining wall, as well as its commons and fence wall. Its architecture reflects the stylistic evolutions between Renaissance and modern times, typical of Dauphinian seigneurial residences.

The location of the manor, at 317 Chemin en Ramet, is attested by the Merimée and Monumentum bases, although the geographical accuracy is considered a priori satisfactory (note 6/10). The site includes protected elements such as the staircase to the terrace, illustrating the importance attached to the landscape and functional development of the property. No information is available on its current use (visits, rentals, accommodation), but its status as a Historic Monument makes it a privileged witness to the regional built heritage.

The available sources, including Monumentum, highlight the double construction period of the mansion, without specifying the sponsors or craftsmen involved. The lack of details about its social history or occupants limits the understanding of its exact role in the local community. However, this type of manor, common in Dauphiné, often served as a residence for noble or bourgeois families, playing an economic and symbolic role in the rural organization of the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries.

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