Courtenay Bread Furnaces

Every hamlet had its own communal furnace, meaning that it was at the disposal of all the residents. In Courtenay, you'll find a furnace at Le Broquet.
Nowadays, the bread furnaces are more than just decorative features. They are also meeting places where people gather for friendly celebrations during the local bread festivals.

Furnaces:
- three in Lancin, Margan, Rue de la Gaité, N75 road
- two in Chanizieu
- one in Courtenay and another which is the property of several private owners
- there are said to be ten private furnaces in Tirieu
- one in Poleyrieu
- one in Boulieu