Cabanes du Breuil

Cabanes du Breuil is an archaeological site featuring several stone huts arranged in an arc formation on the uphill section of a traditional Périgord farm. The complex includes a farmhouse and multiple outbuildings constructed from stone that form a complete agricultural ensemble.

Land records from 1841 document the construction of the stone outbuildings and farmhouse on this property. The site received official protected monument status in 1968.

The stone huts reflect how farmers in the Périgord built their agricultural structures with a distinctive three-part design: a stone foundation, a corbelled vault, and a bell-shaped tile roof. This building style shows the practical building knowledge that local communities developed over generations.

The site welcomes visitors year-round to explore the stone huts and farm buildings from all angles. Workshops and guided tours regularly explain traditional dry stone construction methods and how farming communities lived in the Périgord.

Five of the stone huts are connected through a unified roofing system that creates continuous coverage, demonstrating advanced masonry methods of the Dordogne region. This construction approach shows how craftspeople integrated efficiency and durability into their designs.

Location: Saint-André-d'Allas

GPS coordinates: 44.92194,1.12611

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:47