Bastion of the Hospices of Beaune restored
A local patrimonial treasure, this impressive 15th century defence point begged to be restored. Over 100 m3 of Corton stone were needed for the restoration project...
Discoveries
Access to photo libraryRestoring the Tolbiac Bridge, Paris
A little over a century after its reconstruction, the Tolbiac Bridge had suffered degradation to a point of needing considerable repair.
Collaboration between man and stone
Still today, Burgundy exports its treasure of stones worldwide.
Two restoration techniques
Filling and Dutchman repair are two classic techniques for the restoration of stonework.
Buffing
Crystallization is a common practice, reinforced with regular sprayings for maintenance. This method will preserve the shine of a stone floor but will not remove imperfections. Buffing gives the most satisfactory result and increases the durability of a stone floor.
New Museum of the Châtillonnais
The new Museum of the Châtillonnais, installed in the old abbey of Notre-Dame (built by Saint Bernard de Clairvaux in 1140), was inaugurated in 2009. The museum houses a remarkable collection of ancient reliefs in stone, not to mention the famous Treasure of Vix... which are displayed on three levels comprising a surface area of about 2000m².
Stairs
Numerous types of stairs exist, from the most imaginative to the most classic... To each his own style.
