Marie-Rose's abandoned house

We received photos from a traveler and compiled them into a historical summary.

This is an abandoned house located along a very busy road in Haute-Loire. It is in an advanced state of decay. We know very, very little about its history.

It belonged to Marie-Rose and René. Marie-Rose passed away in August 2020 at the age of 81. René passed away in November 2010, also at the age of 81. They had a daughter, Evelyne, and a granddaughter named Charlotte. The presence of a stable suggests they were farmers. However, there is a "wrench in the works": a letter addressed to Marie-Rose refers to her as a schoolteacher (institutrice). We will likely never know the full story.

The house is in a state of significant clutter and has undoubtedly been visited, given its prominent location along a main road heavily frequented by trucks.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Vincent Tchorski

This article was written by Vincent Tchorski, who is passionate about the history of forgotten places and describing unusual locations. He has been documenting industrial and religious heritage since 1996. Specializing in the study of mines and underground structures, he is committed to preserving the memory of these sites through rigorous documentary research and immersive photography.