Through Florian Tiercin
Published on 2 Feb 21 at 11:12
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It overlooks theIsland of Berder in the Gulf of Morbihan. The island’s iconic tower has collapsed Sunday 31 January 2021. Interview with Pierre Violo, president of the association with 320 members of Larmor-Baden durable and in connection with the owner of the island Michel Giboire.
News: When did you learn that the tower on Berder Island had collapsed?
Pierre Violo: “I learned it from the owner of the island, Michel Giboire. We interviewed the Larmorians at the market, asking them what question would you ask the owner of the island Michel Giboire and the mayor Denis Bertholom. We had meeting this morning of February 1, 2021 in Rennes. At the beginning of the interview, he showed us the photos and announced the bad news. The tower would have fallen on the evening of Sunday, January 31, 2021 “.
Have you seen the damage?
PV : “We went to the island after an agreement from Michel Giboire. It’s impressive. The octagonal tower has collapsed. The building next to it is not threatened. I would even say that the building next to it allowed “The building to hold in part because two sides of the octagon are united. The guard told us that gauges had been put in place to monitor the building. It has been 10 years since the tower was inhabited or heated. The humidity set in despite the ventilation of the caretaker.
–What’s next?
PV : “An expert will come by to assess the extent of the damage. The owner wants to carry out salvage work to prevent the tower from collapsing completely.”
Tell us about the history of this mythical tour of the Gulf of Morbihan?
PV : “It dates from the end of the 19th century. It was built by Count Dillon on an idea of his wife. She wanted something Italian and Moorish spirit.”
Are other buildings threatened on the island?
PV : “You should know that Michel Giboire’s hotel project should have been completed in 2021-2022. Other buildings are in danger if ever there is no possibility of doing work. I am thinking of the chapel. The owner was able to cut down trees that threatened the place. The roots moved the walls. He was also able to strengthen the pediment “.
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