Authorities have moved 140 people living in the so-called Jungle refugee camp in northern France into newly-constructed accommodation.
Made of recycled metallic containers, the temporary shelters have the capacity to hold up to 1,500 people.
Families with children are being given priority.
Local officials are keen to stress the situation is only temporary. Fabienne Buccio, the Prefect for the Pas-de-Calais region said it is "a stop-off point leading to integration" into French society.
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