Cité-jardin Beaujardin

Cité-jardin Beaujardin, designed by architect Maurice Boille in 1930, emerged in the aftermath of World War I as part of the city of Tours' initiative to provide affordable housing for low-income populations. The municipality, in collaboration with railway companies, allocated land in the Jolivet and Beaujardin neighborhoods for family housing. Boille's design was based on a concept prepared for a prior competition. Construction of the garden city commenced in February 1932 and was completed two years later, reflecting the era's commitment to improving living conditions for working-class families.