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The La Tourelle bar is one of the emblematic establishments of the city of Dreux (Eure-et-Loir). At 6, rue Porte-Chartraine it nestles in place of what was once in medieval times one of the granting doors of the Eurelian city.
A bar particularly appreciated and frequented especially for its Terrace which arises above the Blaise which flows peacefully here. But today its managers want to hand it over and the City, owner of the fund since the 1970s, is making it the VRP.
For five years at the head of La Tourelle
In July 2016 Philippe Moulaï, a Drouais, fell in love with the place and decided to retrain. He stops his activity as a delivery driver to embark on an adventure of more than five years with his wife by his side but also his in-laws, particularly invested.
The places are like these buildings from the Middle Ages, narrow, impossible to push the walls, but their charm is a major asset.
A charm that goes hand in hand with a warm welcome from the managers, alchemy operates. So, in fine weather, it is also outside that it happens.
We have organized large thematic evenings here, the capacity of the ground floor is multiplied by three or four! Lots of people come, even from outside Dreux.
A call for competition for buyers
The mayor of Dreux, Pierre-Frédéric Billet, was full of praise for the Moulaï couple and their in-laws.
“Several managers have followed one another in recent years and for the past five years we can only congratulate ourselves on the good performance of the establishment by Philippe and Audrey” notes the mayor.
A few days ago the couple announced their intention to pass the torch “so we wanted to fix something quickly to find managers so that La Tourelle does not have a vacancy for too long”.
This will result in the coming days by the launch of a call for competition with candidates bringing ideas.
We are looking for motivated, courageous people who have a real project, who are invested with a good ability to manage customers, events, alcohol consumption …
The first magistrate insists in passing on the strengthening of the municipal police which will be able to start working at night from the beginning of the year and will be in reinforcement to prevent possible nocturnal overflows.
“A very enriching experience”
Philippe Moulaï will regret his establishment but he intends to have a little more time to take care of his children. And the in-laws dream of a real retirement!
“But it was a great experience, very enriching, very formative. Of course, you have to really get involved, not count your time, but what a pleasure to see all the generations come together here! »Summarizes the manager.
He will leave La Tourelle to pick up the trowel, put down his barman’s apron to return to the Building. “There are plenty of things to develop here such as snacking, which we did for a while, but it takes time. Theme evenings also taking advantage of this beautiful busy street ”.
Philippe Moulaï does not fail to also welcome in passing the municipal support and the Agglo during the period of Covid-19.
So if you feel like an innkeeper in a historic house, quickly set out to storm this citadel!
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