Sucrerie d'Eppeville

Sucrerie d'Eppeville is a sugar refinery built from brick and metal with Art Deco features including rounded forms and decorative details across its main facade. The complex spans multiple connected buildings designed as an integrated industrial facility.

The factory was founded in 1828 and destroyed during World War I. It was completely rebuilt starting in 1920 and became one of Europe's largest sugar production facilities.

The refinery takes its name from the surrounding village and represents the industrial heritage of northern France. The Art Deco style visible in its brick and metal structures reflects how early 20th-century industrial buildings tried to combine functionality with decorative beauty.

The site is located near rail lines, roads, and waterways that made transporting sugar beets and products practical. The complex remains largely as it was rebuilt and is best viewed from outside to appreciate its full scale and design.

Around 600 Czech workers were brought to France specifically to assemble this factory during its 1920s rebuilding. Their labor was essential for completing the massive industrial complex in a relatively short time.

Location: Eppeville

Inception: 1828

Architects: Georges Lisch

Architectural style: Art Deco

Made from material: brick, metal

GPS coordinates: 49.74318,3.05704

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:26