Born around 1930 on the roadsides of America, at the same time as the car and paid holidays, most of these tiny dwellings have been replaced by motels or motorways. Some have stood the test of time. Along the St. Lawrence River, between Berthier-sur-Mer and Miguasha, along almost a thousand kilometres of coastline, they have seen the wharves disappear from the villages and are now witnessing the proliferation of wind farms. In perfect harmony with the landscape. Deep-rooted, they hold their owners hostage or save their lives.