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The Espiguette lighthouse: a cursed construction for its builder The Espiguette lighthouse in Gard allegedly ruined its builder's health and fortune.
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The fact Its 19th-century construction faced technical and financial challenges.
The monument remains a symbol of human sacrifice behind major projects.
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Why it matters Ce récit historique met en lumière les conditions extrêmes de construction des phares, souvent oubliées. Il rappelle le coût humain des infrastructures emblématiques, un angle peu exploré dans l’histoire locale.
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