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In the Belgian Ardennes, stands the imposing stately building. This sanatorium, also called 'Sanatorium du basil'. The initiative to build a sanatorium came in 1899 from the director of the Bacteriological Laboratory, Ernest Malvoz. Construction began around 1900 and the first patients were received in 1903.

The location on a hill in the middle of a wooded area was not chosen arbitrarily. Due to the clean air and soothing environment, it creates a favorable climate for tuberculosis patients to recover. At the same time, the south-facing main building has been designed in such a way that, due to its curved shape, one can take full advantage of the sunlight. This had a positive effect on the treatment. The characteristic main building is set up symmetrically with a tower with a clock in the center. In the west was the medical department. On the second floor at the back was the canteen and kitchen. The laundry and boiler room were located on the first floor with a beautifully masonry brick chimney.

After the period, as the convalescent home for tuberculosis patients, the building served as a psychiatric institution and from 2010 to 2013 as an asylum seekers' center. As a result, the building was closed due to the enormous service costs. Since then, the complex has been for sale for €3,000,000.

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