At the end of this lane, you can see a small house that is highly representative of the popular rural habitat of the Haut Marne region in the 18th century. This low, single-storey dwelling is covered with a characteristic thin coating of lime and sand from a local quarry.
The living area can be seen on the left. The window has 2 casements of 3 panes. Taller than it is wide, it is topped by a splayed stone lintel to let in more light. The stone sink was placed inside at the bottom of this window. Separated by a simple trumeau, the entrance door has a single leaf topped by a 2-pane fanlight. This was the only living room in the building. On the first floor, centred on the window lintel, an opening illuminates the attic where crops were stored.
To the right is the barn section, with a 2-leaf carriage entrance topped by a straight ashlar lintel. The first floor features a dormer window called a gerbière. It was used to unload hay for feeding the animals.
This building was used as a post office in the 18th century. One can imagine the departure of the wagons loaded with the various products of Nogent cutlery destined for the whole of Europe.
Maison rurale typique - Ancienne Poste
