In the landscape of the first industrial basin of France until 1918, alongside urban heritages, there are old forges, mills, factories, barracks, etc., deployed in the surroundings of Saint-Etienne, recalling that industrial civilization has primarily and significantly established itself in rural areas. Among these places, "the Alliance," a factory village dedicated since 1838 to the manufacture of fakes and sickles, at the origin of the commune of Pont Salomon. On the banks and in the meanders of the Semène, at the initiative of the engineer Pierre-Frédéric Dorian, an industrial and social utopia will develop implementing the Fourierist precepts. During the JEP 2025, the Alliance opens up to audiences eager to learn about this heritage, technical and social legacy as well as to explore this exceptional landscape site through 3 guided tours: "Heritage and architecture" : to highlight the architectural and heritage quality of the Alliance and reveal the potential of this legacy. " Technical progress & lifestyles": present the different industrial and social innovations that have made the Alliance a realized utopia and a resource for " From the site to the Grand Territoire": relocate the Alliance in the archipelago that is the territory of the Saint-Etienne living area today and tomorrow. Each visit lasts 1h30 and registration is recommended at the following address: alliance43@myyahoo.com. SATURDAY: "Heritage and architecture": departures 10am, 2pm, 4pm (Alliance). " From the site to the Grand Territoire" departure 10am, 2pm, 4pm (Pont Salomon Church). SUNDAY: "Heritage and architecture" and "Technical progress & lifestyles": departures at 10am, 2pm, 4pm (Alliance) . From the site to the Grand Territoire, departures at 10am, 2pm, 4pm (Pont Salomon Church). During JEP but also after, the public will also be able to discover « The Bricks of Time », an exhibition proposed by Alesya Murlina where several European artists will propose their reflections on memory, heritage, the relationship to matter and time. Looking forward to welcoming you! Informations In order to better welcome you, each group is ideally composed of a maximum of 20 people. E-mail alliance43@myyahoo.com

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