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TotalEnergies Corporate Foundation and the Fondation du Patrimoine have revealed 7 new work sites that were chosen in the spring, at different locations throughout France

Under the aegis of the partnership renewed in May for a further 4 years TotalEnergies Corporate Foundation and the Fondation du Patrimoine are delighted to announce the new restoration sites selected.

TotalEnergies Corporate Foundation has been a long-standing partner of the Fondation du Patrimoine for almost 20 years now, and places professional inclusion, young people and regional appeal at the heart of its commitment.

Every year, all over France, TotalEnergies Corporate Foundation supports projects involving young people – either jobseekers or without qualifications – and thereby contributes to the preservation and promotion of heritage buildings through restoration projects that have both a major cultural interest and are also wonderful socio-professional levers for young people in vulnerable situations.

Published on 15/07/2024

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L’aître Saint-Saturnin in Blois (Loir-et-Cher – Centre-Val de Loire)

A cemetery surrounded by galleries that has had many lives, Saint-Saturnin’s churchyard in Blois, is one of the last four remaining churchyards in France today. Dating from the 16^th Century, the project to restore this jewel of French heritage will initially focus on the building itself. The City of Blois has introduced a system to include young people in this phase of the project.

L’ancien prieuré in Vernoil-le-Fourrier (Maine-et-Loire – Pays de la Loire)

The 15^th Century priory is listed as an Historical Monument since 1975, and is a significant part of the Saumur region’s heritage. A renovation project aims to convert the priory into a modern cultural building, including a branch of the local music school, a library, areas for cultural activities and multipurpose rooms.

Le campus universitaire de l’ICP in Rouen (Seine-Maritime – Normandie)

The project for a new university campus in Rouen is an eco-renovation work site to benefit both young people and the region itself. Alongside the restoration of the building, an educational project will be run, incorporating the history of the site and sustainability challenges, where the works program offers a wealth of learning and inclusion for opportunities.

Les contreforts du château de Gaillon (Eure – Normandie)

Built at the beginning of the 16^th Century, the Château de Gaillon is considered as the first French renaissance castle, often taken as a beautiful architectural example of the transition from the flamboyant Gothic style to the renaissance. The Château de Gaillon project comprises the restoration of all the heritage buildings, the park and gardens, and aims to raise public awareness to the protection and preservation of heritage and passing on know-how.

L’ancienne église de Lapeyrière in Bessens (Tarn-et-Garonne – Occitanie)

The ancient Lapeyrière church, located south-west of Montauban, has been deconsecrated since 2012. Owing to its remarkable architecture, the village would like to preserve, restore and showcase this part of its heritage, and convert it into a multipurpose cultural third place to foster social links and open access to culture.

Les vestiges du château de Wildenstein (Haut-Rhin – Grand Est)

The château du Wildenstein, dates from the 16^th Century and is located at the heart of the Ballons des Vosges Regional National Park, and is one of the largest in Alsace. Damaged during the Thirty Years War, since 2006, the consolidation work has been entrusted to the Patrimoine et Emploi (Heritage and Employment) association, as part of a summer inclusion work camp aiming to help those excluded from the job market.

L’observatoire astronomique de l’Université Catholique de Lille (Nord – Hauts-de-France)

Built in 1889, the observatory at the top of the buildings in the boulevard Vauban requires interior and exterior so that it can be reopened to the public and university students. Once restored, the observatory will be used as an astronomical center for education and research, welcoming students and people from the academic world, and is destined to be come a major hub in the city of Lille. The students will also participate in the restoration effort by working on the creation of an equatorial mount and a new refracting telescope.