Testimony of the golden age of the industrial era, the forges of Val-Suzon are in need of major restoration work. This project is running for the battle organized on Thursday 29 September at the Grand Circuit du Patrimoine.
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On the occasion of this first edition of Grand Heritage Circuit, organized by Burgundy magazineVal-Suzon Forges are part of a dozen monuments and heritage sites seeking funding that will present their design during a battle on Thursday 29 September at 11am and 3pm.
Northwest of Dijon, the town of Val-Suzon experienced its industrial heyday in the 19th century. Its forges (actually a blast furnace) testify to this.
The structure of the building is badly degraded, in particular the roof that collapsed in 1983.
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In connection with the Municipality (owner of the property since 2005), a relief association for many years it has been carrying out important summer projects.
Part of the facades was thus dismantled and then reassembled, but much remains to be done: masonry, stone cutting, reconstruction of a frame and, finally, assembly of a headdress worthy of the name.
House of the environment and energies, reconstruction of a workshop forge, conference rooms dedicated to the performing arts: there is no shortage of projects to rehabilitate this workers’ heritage.
Amount of work: € 366,680. Current collection target: 100,000 euros.
♦ The Grand Circuit du Patrimoine takes place in the salons of the Dijon-Prenois circuit, on 28 and 29 September.
A single fee of 5 euros it will allow you to treat yourself to 100% Côte-d’Or products and support an endangered heritage.
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