Former Manestamp metallurgical plant

Lucien Demangel introduced stamping to France and in 1902 transformed his company into Manufacture Ardennaise d'Estampage (Manestamp), with a new factory built on rue de l'Abreuvoir. After suffering damage during the First World War, the factory was rebuilt in 1922 and diversified into forging. Primarily geared towards producing cars for Peugeot, it went into decline in 1979, leading to its closure in 1983.

The site, which has since been abandoned, bears witness to this industrial history, with buildings dating from the reconstruction period, a noble administrative façade and imposing production facilities. These include a 6,300-tonne press installed in the 1970s, brick workshops, metal structures and a water tower. At its peak, the factory employed up to 500 workers to produce 6,000 tonnes of stamped parts a year.