This audio cassette, released in March 2001 by De Vive Voix, presents a spoken rendition of Guy de Maupassant’s short story **“Maisons**.” Narrated by Marie‑Chris Barrault, the recording captures the atmospheric tension and social commentary of the original text, allowing listeners to experience Maupassant’s vivid description of a mysterious house and its unsettling influence on the surrounding community. The edition is identified by ISBN‑10 2846840121 and ISBN‑13 9782846840125, and it offers a compact, portable format for fans of classic French literature who prefer an auditory experience.