Sanatorium d'Aincourt, Historical tuberculosis hospital in Aincourt, France
The Sanatorium d'Aincourt is a reinforced concrete medical facility featuring three identical buildings spaced approximately 400 meters apart. Each structure includes extensive terraces and frosted glass dividers between patient rooms to maximize light and air circulation.
The complex was built between 1931 and 1933 as a treatment facility using fresh air therapy for tuberculosis patients. During World War II, it was converted into an internment camp for suspected resistance members.
The buildings were designed with wide windows and open loggias to give patients maximum air circulation throughout their stay. This architectural approach still defines the structures today and reflects medical beliefs of the interwar period.
The site is surrounded by pine forest and offers visitors a quiet setting to explore the architecture on foot. Access is limited, so it is worth checking visiting options and opening times in advance.
The pine trees surrounding the complex were deliberately planted to improve air quality for tuberculosis patients, representing an early use of landscape design for medical purposes. This forest remains intact today and forms an essential part of the site's character.
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