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Living in a historic building, or simply in an unusual place, is something more and more French people are thinking about. Castles, lighthouses, churches, mills, old post offices, old train stations… Living in their heritage gives them the feeling of finding themselves, of returning to their roots, of finding meaning in things. For several months, Grands Reportages followed these enthusiasts who devote all their time and sometimes their savings to bringing historic monuments back to life.