French retirees move into shared housing to combat loneliness

Retirees in Castillon-la-Bataille, a town in the Gironde department of France, moved into a shared house they designed themselves.

The residents chose this living arrangement to escape social isolation while remaining in the rural area where they spent their lives. Françoise Villechenoux, who is nearly 80 years old, lives in the new building. The residents continue to complete some remaining construction work on the property while enjoying the shared space.