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Group tour of the garden city of Stains

A different vision of the city, conceived over 100 years ago

Houses, gardens, community facilities and an idea that was rather modern for its time: making housing a place where people can truly live well together.

When housing becomes a social project

What if, to understand a city, we had to start by looking at how people live there? In Stains, a garden city conceived at the start of the 20th century tells the story of an era when architects and town planners were already dreaming of a different model for the city.

Here, there are no vast housing estates stretching as far as the eye can see. The houses are arranged around gardens, tree-lined streets and spaces designed to encourage social interaction. Homes are being built, of course, but so too is a way of life: places to meet up, facilities for residents and spaces where children can play.

With your guide, trace the origins of a particular vision of social housing and discover the choices that shaped this neighbourhood. Why these houses? What was life like here back then? And above all, what does this garden city still tell us today about the way we think about the city?

More than just a remarkable neighbourhood, the Stains garden city is a life-size demonstration of a very simple idea: a successful city is one designed with its residents in mind.

What we love about POP 

    • Discover the origins of what has become social housing and this site, which has been designated a ‘Site of Regional Heritage’
    • Visit the ‘Memory of the City’ centre to chat with the Living Memory Association and view the permanent exhibition on display there.
    • Take a ride along the heritage cycle route, designed to promote sustainable transport.

Practical info 

    • Duration: 2 hours.
    • Availableall year round, by booking.
    • Up to 30 people per guide.
    • Lunch and refreshments available on request.
    • A team on hand to listen to your needs and tailor your tour to your requirements.
    • Price: on quotation.

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