The village was established in 1892 for a zinc factory by Emile Dor.

It was established by Emile Dor who built houses for the workers of his zinc factory in 1892.

The building contained a hotel for the workers at the factory, but also a boys and girls school, shops, a bakery and a recreational facility.

[5] The Catholic St Joseph Church was built in 1951 and 1952 and has two towers.

The inhabitants also received the right to buy their own house instead of renting it from the factory.