Colònia Llaudet, Industrial colony in Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain.
Colònia Llaudet is a former factory complex along the Ter River in Sant Joan de les Abadesses that contains production buildings, residential blocks, and a chapel. The site spreads across multiple sections with different functions built over time and arranged along the riverbank.
The factory began in the early 1800s, but Josep Maria Llaudet leased the facilities in 1901 and later bought the entire property. Under his ownership, the site grew into a significant industrial center in the Catalan region.
The site reveals how an industrial community was organized, with separate areas for production, living, and spiritual life that shaped daily interactions. Walking through shows how factory owners and workers lived in proximity yet in distinct social spaces.
The site is partially accessible, though many areas remain under development or not fully open to visitors. It is wise to check in advance which sections can be visited and whether guided tours are available.
Below ground level, preserved machinery from the production era offers a rare glimpse into how work was once organized on the site. These items were donated by the Llaudet family to local archives and remain an important part of understanding the place's industrial past.
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