The Familistère consisted of 558 apartments and 350 houses. The building had a central courtyard under a glass roof. The residents had a very comfortable and luxurious life. All houses and apartments had running water, a rubbish chute and two toilets. There were also allotment gardens, nurseries and schools. Because Jean-Baptiste André Godin was against child labour, every child could go to school.

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May 31, 2023

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Created by André Godin, the founder of the foundries. combined visit with the castle possible.

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Fabrizio de la Rusta

July 14, 2024

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The Guise Familistère, located in the commune of Guise, wanted by the industrialist Godin for the accommodation of his workers.

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