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One thing is for sure, France is known for its beautiful architecture, but there are also some buildings that are so hideous that they have attracted a lot of attention, especially online. Why you might ask? Well, it's because a lot of people are sending images of these bizarre and humorous constructions to the "La France moche" Twitter page.

Because of that, the page has received a lot of attention and has developed into a place for people to share their views on the matter. Even though some of these structures may be considered eyesores, many people online have found amusement and humor in them.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Upvote for the caption 😂 "The Americans have their Ivy League, in answer I propose an Ugly League for French universities."

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unless my remaining French fails me it says "The rising sea level doesn't only have to have a negative impact. For example:"

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The "La France moche" Twitter page highlights some of the strangest and least-liked structures in France, but it also poses concerns about how society and architecture interact. A large number of the featured structures were built when modernist architecture was at its height and designers were experimenting with unusual layouts.

The "La France moche" phenomenon also demonstrates the ability of social media to sway public opinion. While some could contend that the page is encouraging criticism and mockery, others think it is bringing attention to a previously unnoticed feature of French architecture. It is clear that many people are passionate about architecture because so many people are interacting with the page and leaving comments.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The overload of vertical lines makes it look like it's crying in the rain. A-ha sang about it in the 90s.

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The "La France moche" page is funny, but it also serves as a reminder of the value of good design. Even if some of the structures might be seen as jokes, architecture actually has a significant influence on how we spend our lives. While bad design can have the opposite impact, good design can enrich our experiences and foster a feeling of place. It is essential that architects and designers take their jobs seriously and work to make places that are both aesthetically pleasing and practical.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oooh Teal'c! His appearance has brightened my morning.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a water tower. The lattice around it was meant for climbing plants to grow and hide it, but they never made it higher than 2 mètres. Six feet.

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In conclusion, the "La France moche" Twitter page has created a platform for people to voice their thoughts on French architecture's more unusual features. The fact that the highlighted buildings are still standing implies that they have some cultural importance, even though some people may deem them to be ugly. The popularity of the page also serves as a powerful example of how social media can shape public opinion and start crucial dialogues. In the end, the page serves as a reminder of the value of excellent design and how it can affect our day-to-day lives.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is one of those times where you hire graffiti artists to dress it up or paint an optical illusion on it.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

CHU = Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, basically a teaching hospital

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Only the stairs completed. Need to see the whole building to juge.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's à "pod" swimming pool. Quite à few were built in the 60s and 70s. On the right is the ET "La Denrée" from the very popular French movie "La Soupe aux choux" (cabbage soup). The building does look à bit like his spaceship. There was a not-quite-remake, but obviously inspired US version of that movie called Cocoon.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The Cora supermarket near me looks just like that. Ugly AF. But hey, it's just a supermarket, not a house thank goodness...

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Scaffolding has been in place for à while. Still waiting for work to start."

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Christ! Can't they stop the concrete becoming grey-brown and ugly? Somehow? You know like maybe...paint?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm Belgian, and when you see these things passing through France, you wonder if there was an official contest of who was going to decorate the roundabouts in the most hideous way possible in France. Winner not determinable.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Upvote as the cleanest buildings in this contest. Wait, this IS in France, right?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The quote in French is from Rutger Hauer's monologue at the end of Blade Runner (in reference to the second picture) : "“I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion..."

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have the one on the right lower side on my shelf. It is called "will read later, not into storage yet".

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

most of them are amazing, and you shouldnt add the statues as buildings.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like it. It's different, but not too far out there. It's interesting, and certainly is not in the same league as some of the other buildings listed.

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