History of the House
The Manos family home, located in the hamlet of Indrieux in Arandas, was purchased in 1927 by Jules Manos from Mrs. Ferrand, wife of Amédée Passelac.
Before the arrival of the Manos family, the house belonged to the Ferrand family, who had been present in Indrieux since the 1600s. Originally farmers, the Ferrand family gradually evolved over the generations into various roles within local society. Among them was Anthelme Ferrand, born in Indrieux, who came from this old Bugey family line.
To this day, no precise construction date has yet been found within the house. However, several architectural features suggest that parts of the building are very old: French-style ceilings, exposed beams, stone walls, and numerous split levels reflect the many transformations of this large rural home over the centuries. This variety of levels and staircases still contributes today to the house’s unique and authentic charm.
Filled with history and family memories, the house bears witness to several centuries of rural life in the heart of the Bugey region, shaped by agriculture, family heritage, and the evolution of generations.
Historical research on the house and the Ferrand, Passelac, and Manos families is only just beginning and will undoubtedly reveal even more over time about the history of the property and the people who lived there
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GAEC Les Perce Neige Farm
GAEC Les Perce Neige is a family-run farm located in the heart of the Bugey region, in the hamlet of Indrieux in Arandas.
The farm specializes in breeding dairy cows certified for PDO Comté cheese production and in processing milk directly on the farm. It produces the traditional Bugey ramequin cheese
he family home
The Manos family home, located in the hamlet of Indrieux in Arandas, is a former bourgeois house of the Bugey region, owned and lived in by the Manos family since 1927.
Filled with history and family memories, the house has preserved all the authentic charm of traditional Bugey bourgeois homes, with its exposed stone walls, old wooden beams, and multiple levels.
Carefully restored, the house now welcomes guests to the cottages of Amédée’s Sheep Cottage while preserving the family spirit and heritage of the property. It reflects the history of the families of Indrieux and the strong connection between rural life, agriculture, and the traditions of the Bugey region
Amédée Passelac - Anthelme Ferrand
Amédée Passelac (1826–1890) was a French lawyer, senior civil servant, and politician.
Anthelme Ferrand was born on August 28, 1758, in Indrieux. During the French Revolution, he was elected deputy for the Ain department to the National Convention and later served on the Council of Five Hundred under the Directory government.
Farm Shop
Farm products for sale at the farm: farmhouse Ramequin cheese, PDO Comté cheese, Bleu d’Indrieux cheese, Tome d’Arandas cheese, and various seasoned tomes depending on availability, as well as yogurts, fresh cream, and fresh milk from our dairy production
