Construction of the building 1963 (≈ 1963)
Prefabricated building for harkis and families.
1963-1966
Harki occupation
Harki occupation 1963-1966 (≈ 1965)
Housing families in difficult conditions.
1967-1972
Housing of North African miners
Housing of North African miners 1967-1972 (≈ 1970)
Family of the Voltenne mine.
15 février 2022
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 15 février 2022 (≈ 2022)
Total protection of the building.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The entire barrack of harkis, situated Le-Bourg, on Parcel No. 1138 of Section E, as delimited on the plan annexed to the decree: inscription by order of 15 February 2022
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Origin and history
The Harkis house of Roussillon-en-Morvan, built in 1963, is a prefabricated building in fibro-cement, with an elongated rectangular plan, without foundation. It consists of six three-room units each with an outdoor toilet. This type of light, two-sided roof construction was typical of Algeria's post-war temporary habitats.
Between 1963 and 1966, this barrack sheltered harkis and their families in precarious conditions, under almost military supervision. In spite of this, the proximity to the village and the schooling of children in the communal school have enabled a more humane integration than elsewhere. After their departure, the sites served from 1967 to 1972 for the families of North African miners working at the Voltenne mine.
The barrack is the last vestige of Glenne's forest hamlet. It was classified as a Historical Monument in 2022 for its role in the social history of postcolonial France. Today, it belongs to the commune and symbolizes the challenges of welcoming displaced people after the Algerian war.
Its location, although unclear (level 5/10), is identified as 4 Rue du Centre Jean Gey in Roussillon-en-Morvan. The building, fully protected, illustrates a pivotal period of immigration and emergency housing policies in France.
