Cité expérimentale de Merlan

The Merlan experimental district contains 42 individual houses constructed using diverse materials such as wood, concrete, metal, and stone in various architectural styles.

The Ministry of Reconstruction and Urban Planning initiated this residential project in 1945 to address housing needs following World War II damages in France.

The complex features architectural designs from seven different countries, including American, Swiss, Finnish, and French models, representing post-war construction innovations.

Each house includes modern amenities for its time period, such as equipped kitchens, bathrooms, laundry facilities, and efficient spatial organization for daily living.

The site required original residents to open their homes twice weekly for public visits, allowing architects and students to study these experimental construction methods.

Location: Noisy-le-Sec

GPS coordinates: 48.89130,2.46940

Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:00