The Esfiel housing development - 1967/1969

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This development of ten buildings, comprising altogether 29 housing units, was carried out by a firm from Bessèges, joined by Compagnons bâtisseurs (master builders) for the foundation works, mains water and stone works.


- Work in progress -

Foundation works.

Pouring the concrete, carried in wheelbarrows.

The walls are going up.

Time to admire the church tower during a break.

 
The fellowship of builders
 
at work,
 
and at rest.
 
So much water !
 
Father Roux and its Citroën 2 CV.
 
The mayor and its guests.

- The development nowadays-

The houses seen from the road.

From the gardens.

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