Cité philanthropique, Apartment building in Wazemmes district, Lille, France
The Cité philanthropique consists of six residential buildings separated by 16-meter wide courtyards, designed to accommodate 180 residents in each structure.
Built between 1859 and 1862 as Cité Napoléon by the Lille Welfare Office, the complex was renamed Cité philanthropique in 1884 to house impoverished citizens.
The architectural design by Émile Vandenbergh reflects the social welfare initiatives of 19th-century France, providing housing solutions for workers and vulnerable populations.
Located at 32-38 rue Gantois, the complex underwent renovations in 1974 and 2007, transforming into a residential facility for elderly individuals.
The development represents one of the few large-scale social housing projects in 19th-century France, constructed when Lille's population density reached 411 inhabitants per hectare.
Location: Lille
Architects: Émile Vandenbergh
GPS coordinates: 50.62361,3.05830
Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:54
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