Ferme du Clos-Parchet, human settlement in France
Ferme du Clos-Parchet is a farm built in 1815 on a mountain slope at about 3,300 feet (1,000 meters) elevation. The stone structures with wooden shingle roofs include a main house with fireplace and simple kitchen, animal stables, hay barn, bread oven, and storage areas that show how farming families organized their daily work and living spaces.
Built in 1815, the farm was initially used seasonally during warm months before becoming a permanent dwelling. It is registered as a historic monument and has been carefully restored to preserve its original style and construction methods.
The name Ferme du Clos-Parchet refers to an enclosed plot of land in a specific location. The central kitchen served as the heart of family life, where meals were prepared and memories were made, with all other rooms arranged around this core space.
The farm is open during daytime hours from spring through autumn and is best reached by a short walk of about 650 feet (200 meters) down from the parking area on the Col de Joux Plane road. Bring warm clothing as the elevation and mountain winds can make it cool even during warmer seasons.
The collection holds over 2,000 tools and objects including old plows, kitchen utensils, and equipment used for crafts and daily chores. Visitors can touch and feel the textures of these items and materials, giving them a direct sense of the skills and effort required to work with stone, wood, and simple tools.
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