Le Figaro Bordeaux
The town hall and the diocese of Angoulême agree to say: "
planting a tree
" on the forecourt of Saint-Pierre cathedral is impossible.
After nearly two years of discussions and consultation on the subject with the Regional Directorate for the Environment, Planning and Housing (DREAL), Pascal Monier, Deputy Mayor for Town Planning and Ecology, annoyed by such a recommendation received at the beginning of December at the town hall.
"
We are obviously sensitive to the greening of public spaces
", he says, "
but not in this place where the objective is to ensure the safety of pedestrians
".
Subject to the flow of cars, the place is surveyed by nearly 2,000 high school and college students educated in the old town.
“
The site classified as a historic monument is remarkable, it is a pedestrian, road and event space.
The natural objective is not a priority in this development
”, argues Pascal Monier.
According to the elected official, the place especially needs a bus shelter to simplify the journeys of the students.
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A forecourt already “too small” for mass outings
Stands are also set up every year on the forecourt for the Circuit des Remparts, a renowned car race.
An imperative which would therefore suppose “
to install a tree in a pot
” so that it is mobile.
A possibility compromised by the recommendation to install a plant "
with high stems
", underlines the City.
An opinion shared by Monsignor Hervé Gosselin.
The bishop of Angoulême is worried about the aesthetic aspect of the square.
"
We have a magnificent facade which has just been restored, it would be a shame to spoil the view by planting a tree
", describes the monk.
Already crowded at each mass outing,
Contacted by
Le Figaro
, the DREAL, which recalls that the file is still under investigation, did not wish to speak.
Each year, grandstands are set up on the forecourt of Angoulême Cathedral on the occasion of the Circuit des remparts.
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