“In the life of an architect, it’s rare to deal with such a project!
» François Chatillon measures his luck but also the weight that weighs on his shoulders.
Since 2010, this chief architect of Historic Monuments has been in charge of the Grand Palais (Paris 8th).
Renovation work worth 466 million euros was launched there in 2021. A first phase should be completed in the coming weeks with the delivery of the large nave on April 19, in preparation for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The general public will be able to rediscover the part of the building devoted to exhibitions in June 2025, before the reopening of the Palais de la Découverte in 2026. Decryption with the architect, who is also at the bedside of the Arc de Triomphe (8th century) and the castle from Chambord (Loir-et-Cher).
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