A magnanerie is either a specific type of mas or a room within the mas dedicated to the breeding of silkworms (magnans in the occitan dialect). Most of the time, the magnanerie is situated in the higher floor of the mas. Different types of magnaneries are to be found in the different southern french regions. (engraving: A. [...]
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Posted in history, tagged magnanerie, mas, silkworms, south, specific on March 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »