La Place des Tilleuls

The houses all face south, which is great for drying crops! But it can get very hot in summer! Whence the practical eaves providing shelter from the sun and protecting crops from the elements. The farmhouses make excellent use of the sloping terrain; you will see that access to the barn is directly from the rear, thanks to the natural gradient of the land. Roofs were not always made of sheet metal; traditionally, slate and larch shingles were used. At the start of the 20th century, the State subsidised the replacement of wooden roofs to prevent fires.