Ferme of Bel-Air, Heritage farm in Frangy, France
The Ferme of Bel-Air is a farmstead built between the 15th and 18th centuries in Frangy with a central corridor leading to several decorated rooms. The property comprises a two-level dovecote, stables featuring four arched openings, and an original fountain positioned in the former courtyard area.
The property developed gradually over centuries, with building components spanning the 15th through 18th centuries that reflect its long agricultural use. In 2010 the farm received official protection status as a registered historical monument.
The interior walls display paintings with trees, figures dressed in 18th-century clothing, and sailing ships that reflect the artistic styles of that period. These works offer insight into the tastes and interests of those who inhabited the property.
The property is best visited in the afternoon when sunlight illuminates the painted walls and makes the artistic details clearly visible. Access to the grounds is level, making it easy to navigate all areas without difficulty.
The eastern section of the property contains specialized living quarters originally designed for sharecroppers who worked the fields. These spaces offer a rare glimpse into the actual working conditions and daily arrangements of agricultural labor in earlier periods.
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