Foundry Foundation 1847 (≈ 1847)
Created by Charles-Honoré Perrin-Martin, pit and hangar.
1873
Construction of the large furnace
Construction of the large furnace 1873 (≈ 1873)
Key equipment for production.
1874
Resumed by Ferdinand Farnier
Resumed by Ferdinand Farnier 1874 (≈ 1874)
Enterprise development under his direction.
1899
Add small oven and oven
Add small oven and oven 1899 (≈ 1899)
Modernisation of existing facilities.
1930
Construction of the modern oven
Construction of the modern oven 1930 (≈ 1930)
Last major technical development of the site.
1995
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 1995 (≈ 1995)
Protection of all buildings.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
All buildings and mechanical installations, including the 1930s furnace (see ZA 177): classification by decree of 18 September 1995
Key figures
Charles-Honoré Perrin-Martin - Founder of the foundry
Creator of the site in 1847.
Ferdinand Farnier - Rector and developer
Successed Perrin-Martin in 1874.
Origin and history
The Farnier bell foundry, located in Robécourt in the Vosges, was founded in 1847 by Charles-Honoré Perrin-Martin. This industrial site, still in operation, is a rare testimony of 19th century metallurgical craftsmanship. The initial buildings, such as the pit and wood hangar, date back to this period, while the ovens and other facilities were gradually added until the 20th century.
In 1874, Ferdinand Farnier took over the company and became its true craftsman, developing its activity and modernising its installations. The equipment, such as the large oven of 1873, the small oven and oven of 1899, and the oven of the 1930s, illustrate the technical evolution of the foundry. Ranked a Historic Monument in 1995, the foundry includes all buildings and mechanical installations, thus preserving a unique industrial heritage.
Today, the Farnier foundry is run by an association. Although information on its accessibility to the public is limited, its ranking reflects its historical and cultural importance. The site, marked by brick constructions and specialized equipment, remains a symbol of the industrial heritage of the Greater East region and the Vosges.
