HAMLET OF FALISSON

The hamlet of Falisson has been known since 1307. It is located in the driest part of the Sauveterre plateau and comprises two main groups of farms. One of the buildings on one of these farms dates back to the 17th century, as indicated by the shape of the windows and especially the quality of the gray limestone construction. The hamlet's economy was based primarily on sheep farming. It is supplied with water by a well believed to be Gallo-Roman, although the structure protecting it dates from 1922. This well also served the animals, hence the presence of a watering trough and a rectangular lavogne (a stone-lined area used to create a water reservoir). Since at least 1687, the inhabitants owned a bread oven, which still exists. The church, built between 1882 and 1895 thanks to a subscription by the inhabitants, is located halfway between the two groups of farms and is therefore somewhat isolated, which is rather unusual.