Castle XVIIIth c. in Charente
Achievement : 2014
The castle is located on the remains of a 12 th century fortress on the road to Angoulême.
These first foundations were destroyed in the 16 century to achieve a castle after the Re- naissance style.
An Orangery was created at that time. In the 1790’s, the building was described roofless.
The property was fired in 1941 and only foundations were spared The building has been transformed through out 3 centuries.
Performed works :
- Restoration of the western façade cornices
- Repairs achieved with Tradical Lime
- Ageing and patina coating with natural pigments
- Full renovation of joints with air-lime mortar
- Ageing and patina coating with natural pigments
- Loose stones brushing off
- Pins positionning
- Repairs achieved with Tradical Lime
- Nail float refinishing
- Ageing and patina coating with natural pigments
Castle XVIII in Charente Zoom
Orangeries - creation of straight stair Zoom Voir autres Masonrys
Opening of a door in an Orangery after the ancient style Zoom Voir autres Masonrys
General view: a straight stair totally new in an Orangery Zoom Voir autres Masonrys
