An old block of flats was razed to the ground in Vénissieux, a suburb of Lyon in France, on Friday 2 April.

The Monmousseau block of flats was destroyed at 10:30am local time. Around 700 residents of other homes in the area were evacuated as a precaution.

The 197 families who lived in the building were previously relocated. About 55% of the former inhabitants have been relocated to Vénissieux, 35% to the Lyon metropolis, and the rest has been entrusted to other social landlords.

Built in the late 60s, the block became a symbol of the slow decline of the area and it is hoped that the demolition will be an opportunity for some improvement.

This footage was filmed and produced 2 April 2021.

Demolition of an old building in order to improve the life of the neighborhood.

The Monmousseau bar in Vénissieux (Métropole de Lyon) was destroyed at 10:30 am Friday April 2 by explosion. 700 residents were evacuated this morning as a precaution.

197 families who lived in the building were relocated. About 55% of the former inhabitants have been relocated to Vénissieux, 35% to the Metropolis, and the rest has been entrusted to other social landlords.