Foulayronnes hosts Maisons Paysannes de France for regional meetings

Representatives from the Southwest gathered in Foulayronnes to discuss the preservation of old buildings and encountered challenges.

Generic image of the facade of a traditional rural stone building with timber framing, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
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Generic image of the facade of a traditional rural stone building with timber framing, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.

On Friday, October 2nd and Saturday, October 3rd, Foulayronnes hosted regional meetings for Maisons Paysannes de France, bringing together delegations from across the greater Southwest.

Invited by Francis Chanier, president of Maisons Paysannes de Lot-et-Garonne, the delegations from Lozère to Landes and Ariège to Gironde participated in a program focused on sharing experiences and preserving old buildings.
Discussions covered the difficulties encountered, particularly regarding technical and financial resources, training, and raising awareness among elected officials and owners. The recognition of local heritage, which can help owners finance their work, especially thermal improvements, was also addressed.
The program also included the discovery of chapels, private mansions, and village houses located between Gers and Lot-et-Garonne.
Based on information from the official source: Mairie de Foulayronnes (16/10/2026)