Pigeonniers

The Lot pigeonniers are characterised by their diversity of styles and proliferation over the whole of the Quercy region. This beautiful round stone pigeonnier featuring a small turret is located just outside of our village.

This pigeonnier, in neighboring Calvignac, is a wonderful example of a Toulouse style Pigeonnier.

Pigeonarries can vary from very elaborate structures, to just small holes leading into the attic.  

Pigeonniers were sometimes incorporated into the house as turrets.  This is a pigeonnier in the form of a small overhanging watch turret of half-timbered construction.

Stone porch pigeonnier serving as an entrance to the property.

The square tower pigeonnier, undoubtedly the oldest type, was originally built on noble's lands. These twin towers situated at the entrance to the courtyard symbolically served a defensive purpose.  

Pigeon-Houses of the Midi Pyrenees Region

Lastly, my latest photo for my Pigeon Portraits Project, a group pigeon portrait.