Originally Posted by
Grand Bois
I agree with T-mar. The seatpost size indicates high tensile steel.
That doesn't mean that it can't be built up into a nice-riding bike. The French had a way with gas pipe. It can be expensive to build up a forkless frame unless you have a lot of spare parts on hand.
I agree completely. The French in the 60's and 70's often made bikes that rode beyond their elements.