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Origin and history

Mirmande is a village located in the Drôme, known for its title of Plus Beau Village de France. This status highlights its historical and architectural heritage, typical of the medieval villages of the region. Although its exact period of foundation is not specified in the available sources, its urban organization and buildings bear witness to a heritage preserved throughout the centuries.

Villages like Mirmande played a central role in the rural and craft life of their time. Their structure, often organised around a place or religious building, reflected a community that was welded around agricultural, commercial and sometimes defensive activities. In the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, these villages were key points of local commerce and cultural exchanges, while serving as refuges during times of unrest.

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