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Puntis Pigeon, located in Jegun (Gers), is a square-planed building probably dating from the seventeenth century. It is distinguished by its two openings: a west bay in a steep arch overlooking the courtyard of the castle, and an east bay, once equipped with a door, marked by two arches. Its architecture reflects a utility function, with a floor supported by a cross beam and a hatch to access the upper floors.

The roof, surrounded by a double genoese, and the protruding band at the junction of the ground floor protected the pigeons of rodents. This type of construction was common in the agricultural fields of the time, serving both as a symbol of prestige and as a food reserve. The facades and roofs were inscribed in the Historical Monuments by order of 20 December 1973.

Although the sources do not specify its sponsor or its exact use, this dovecote illustrates the importance of seigneurial or agricultural dependencies in the 17th century Gers. Its current state and approximate location (accuracy noted 5/10) suggest partial preservation, without any indication of its accessibility to the public.

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