Old photograph of the underground quarry of Saint-Paul-Trois-Chateau. The stone blocks are mounted on carriages, ready to be lowered to the bottom of the hill for shipping.

The underground cathedrals of Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux / St Restitut.

Molitor the pool is a great pool complex abandoned. Designed by architect Lucien Pollet, the pool is famous for its art deco decor (stained glass, glass, balconies). In winter, the outdoor pool becomes the largest skating rink in Paris. Attributed to the pool Molitor paternity bikini, shortly after fashion shows in the pool enclosure.

The pool is a landmark of Paris. However, it closes August 31, 1989. It is listed in the inventory of historical monuments March 27, 1990. That's when the damage begins (tags, rave, pillage).

After 20 years of abandonment, the pool should reopen in 2012 after renovations.

source: Wikipedia

The architect Paul Sedille built the Printemps Haussman store. The construction was very innovative, mixing iron steal and glass. The shape of the building, like a cross, his towers has a kind of religious contruction.

Old photograph of the incline of the underground quarry of Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux