The origin of the word Crésuz is uncertain. While some sources mention the Latin Croceolus, the little lamp, others mention the Latin Cressa or Crista, whose meaning of elevation or hill seems to be more appropriate to the place.

The village of Crésuz is located on a natural platform, on the old road coming from Châtel-sur-Montsalvens and leading to Charmey via the bottom of the Javro gorges or to Cerniat via Les Planches. On the night of 2 August 1667, a fire caused by lightning completely destroyed the village, and the inhabitants first rebuilt the church, consecrated in 1670, and then gradually the buildings around it. From then on, they were careful not to build houses in rows, but in individual or double houses, placed along the then main road.

RUFFIEUX FARMHOUSE

Typical of Fribourg's wooden farmhouses, the Ruffieux farmhouse was built in the 18th century with major modifications in the 19th century. It has a main façade with a gabled arch and a gable roof cut into a coyau fold (the lower part is less steep).

The dwelling comprises a masonry ground floor topped by a wooden first floor with central grouped openings. In the attic, a balustered gallery extends across the hipped eaves. The interior features wainscoting and moulded ceilings.

In collaboration with the commune of Crésuz