Avignon - Palais des Papes
Last stop on our tour :
Immersion in the heart of the Palais des Papes: the day ended with a special tour of the Palais des Papes, guided by the palace curator, Ms. Corinne Langlois, and Mr. Julien Gallon: a fascinating exploration of this building and its decorated rooms, emblematic of the history and influence of Avignon. A new tour route for this monument is currently being studied by a multidisciplinary team led by RL&A.
Avignon - Hôtel des Monnaies
The RL & A agency set its sights on visiting a second construction site:
The Hôtel des Monnaies and the Hôtel de Niel : located opposite the Palais des Papes, these two buildings, which ceased to be used for their original purpose in 2004 (former music and dance conservatory), are now the subject of an ambitious restoration project to turn them into a luxury hotel residence.
Under the leadership of Charlène AZE and Grégoire BECAUD (Atma Architectes), who are in charge of the work for the RL&A agency, we discovered the technical and heritage challenges of this exceptional project.
Avignon - La Livrée de Viviers
On January 21, the entire RL & A agency headed to Avignon for a day dedicated to visiting some of our current projects.
Visit to the Cardinal's Lodge known as “Viviers,” built in the 14th and 15th centuries and partially classified as a Historic Monument in 1985. This lodge—whose best-preserved parts are the Timel and its attic floor—is a major yet little-known monument in the city. Alongside the restorers from the ARKE company, we were able to discuss the methodology used to preserve, conserve, and display the exceptional 14th-century decorations that adorn the walls and ceiling of the building. Thank you to Bourgeois and Girard for their remarkable and meticulous work, their warm welcome, and for sharing a galette, a convivial moment to start the year.
Lyon - Eglise Saint-Nizier
After two and a half years of work, the restoration of the south aisle of the adjoining side chapels and the mosaics in the crypt of Saint-Nizier Church in Lyon was inaugurated. The city of Lyon, together with the DRAC Auvergne-Rhône Alpes continued the work begun in the church in the 1870s.
Saint-Nizier Church, a major example of flamboyant Gothic architecture and the historic parish church of the merchants and bourgeosie of the city of Lyon, has thus undergone a conservation restoration, revealing its architecture, sculpture, paintings stained glass wndows and decoration of great quality.
Lyon - Hôtel de Ville
Let's get started ! Our multidisciplinary project management team is embarking on a fascinating heritage study of Lyon City Hall (listed as a Historic Monument since 1886) !
In its day, in the second half of the 17th century, Lyon City Hall was considered one of the finest expressions of innovation in France.
Thanks to the comprehensive approach wisely commissioned today by the City of Lyon's Property Department, the challenge will be to maintain this overall coherence by removing superimposed elements and restoring the original harmony between the building and its function, modern science, art and the modernity of our era.
Lyon - Parc de la Tête d'Or - Petites Serres
Launch of the Petites Serres construction project, which will house the tropical biome collections of the City of Lyon Botanical Garden by spring 2027.
Saint-Rémy de Provence - Eglise Saint Martin
The restoration of the nave and transept crossing of the Saint-Martin collegiale church in Saint-Rémy de Provence is nearing completion. The town of Saint-Rémy de Provence has planned the next phase for this autumn, it will be the turn of the north aisle to be restored to its former glory.
The companies involved worked to bring light back into this neoclassical building on the bicentenary of its construction.
Buvette Cachat - Evian-Les-Bains - Restoration of the covered-enclosure
A symbol of the heyday of Evian's spa industry, the Buvette Cachat is a unique example of wooden architecture combining Art Nouveau style and regional influences.
The town of Evian initiated the project for its rebirth under the supervision of the RL&A agency. Restoration of the closed roof was completed in May 2024, and is the subject of a publication in Monumental magazine.
Work to restore a wing that no longer exists, in strict compliance with its historic layout, is underway and will be completed in autumn 2025.
In parallel, restoration of the interiors will begin in spring 2025 and continue into 2026.
Vichy - Restauration de la galerie du Parc des Sources
The restoration of Vichy's Parc des Sources continues. Focus on the restoration of the Art Nouveau galleries that encircle the park over a length of 700m.
Château de la Colline Saint-Eutrope
Work to restore and enhance the Château on Saint-Eutrope hill began in january 2024. Work is currently underway on the 14th century north curtain wall. By lowering the base of the wall more than two metres of elevation have been restored.
The company is currently preparing the restoration ands reassembly wor.
The mason is clearing the inner facings of the curtain wall and preparing the footings. Tests to clean the masonry have been validated dans repointing tests are being adapted using local unscreened sand, closer to the original mortar.
Reassembly plans are currently being drawn up, based on orthophotographs taken after the wall bases have been excavated.
Collégiale Saint-Martin
Work to restore the interior of the collegiate church of Saint-Martin in Saint Remy de Provence got under way at the end of May 2024. The contractors have set up the base camp and are beginning to erect the scaffolding. The liturgical furnishings have been removed protected and stored on site for the duration of the works. The organ is being partially dismantled and protected. The 7 month firm works package covers the transept and the last two bays of the nave of this 19th century collegiate church. The schedule provides for a first stage of cleaning and restoration of the facings from the end of August.
Le chantier du Parc des Sources à Vichy
The Parc des Sources in Vichy will be a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021 and has been a listed historic monument since 1994. Since its creation in 1812 at the request of Emperor Napoleon Ier, it has undergone a number of transformations in line with the developement of the spa town. The project to restaure the Parc des Sources aims to breathe new life into this exceptional heritage, an expression of the wild, romatice park inherited from the Enlightenment.
The first phase of restoration word was inaugurated on 21 June this year and residents and visitors alike can now rediscover the park and stroll its paths once again. The overall work on the Parc des Sources is continuing with restoration of the perimeter gallery, the two shopping kiosks and the bandstand.