Orgues de Flandre

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The residential towers of the Orgues de Flandre, in Paris 19th arrondissement.
The residential towers of the Orgues de Flandre, in Paris 19th arrondissement.

The Orgues de Flandre, which can be translated as Organs of Flanders, are a group of residential buildings located in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, France.

Built from 1974 to 1980 by the architect Martin van Trek, the buildings are located at 67-107 avenue de Flandre and 14-24 rue Archereau. The buildings are a housing project of 6 ha, made of many buildings of 15 floors and four dominating towers:

  • Tour Prélude (or Tour 1): 123 meters, 38 floors.
  • Tour Fugue (or Tour 2): 108 meters, 32 floors.
  • Tour Cantate (or Tour 3): 101 meters, 30 floors.
  • Tour 4: 90 meters, 25 floors.

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Coordinates: 48°53′24″N, 02°22′24″E

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