Maisons sans escalier, Modern residential complex in Saint-Étienne, France.
The Maisons sans escalier contains 35 apartments distributed across multiple floors, connected by a continuous helical ramp instead of traditional staircases.
Architect Auguste Bossu constructed these two residential buildings between 1933 and 1939 on Boulevard Daguerre, addressing housing needs during the interwar period.
The buildings demonstrate French architectural innovation of the 1930s through their elimination of stairs, reflecting a period of experimentation in residential design.
Located in Saint-Étienne city center, these registered historical monuments feature a spiral ramp system that provides access to all residential units.
The buildings derived their name from the former Bizillon cabaret that occupied the site before construction began in the early 1930s.
Location: Saint-Étienne
Architects: Auguste Bossu
Address: 54, boulevard Daguerre
GPS coordinates: 45.42280,4.39138
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44
Saint-Etienne offers various photography settings with the Cite du Design and Cathedral Saint-Charles-Borromee. The city displays industrial buildings, art museums, gardens, and public squares. Outside the city center extend the Loire Gorges and Pilat Regional Park.
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