"Giving a new lease of life to a chateau through restoration"

Just 10km from Lyon, the city-owned Château de Lacroix-Laval, was built in the 17th century. Surrounded by French and English-style gardens, a vegetable garden and fruit trees, the site which had not been used since 2007, inspired the Michelin Star Chef, Christian Têtedoie. What does his project entail? Converting the château into an Apprentice Training Center (CFA). Every year 200 young people will be able to receive training in the professions related to gastronomy and culinary arts (cuisine, patisserie, service, etc.). Before the opening in September 2022, refurbishment and restoration work was required. The work site, supported by the French Heritage Foundation, enabled five apprentice carpenters to train in their profession. When culinary heritage gives a second lease of life to architectural heritage, while encouraging the professional integration of young people, TotalEnergies Foundation willingly backs the initiative.

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