Historic site and monument
in Creys-Mépieu

Toits à mantelures de Creys-Mépieu

These gable roofs have what are called mantles. These are 8 to 10 cm thick stone slabs that protect the walls and can also be used as a firebreak. They are also called "redans" or "no bird".
Au sommet des mantelures est érigé un "charveyron" ou "charvet rond". L'utilité de cette pierre taillée en pain de sucre alimente beaucoup de suppositions…

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  • Historical patrimony
  • Maison

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38510 Creys-Mépieu
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