Ongoing work on the Royal Fortresses of Languedoc

Consolidation, restoration, and development work is currently underway at several sites of the Royal Fortresses of Languedoc. Supervised by heritage architects and carried out by specialized companies, these interventions contribute to the preservation and enhancement of the property.

Puilaurens

The work focuses on the consolidation of the northern part of the east facade of the upper enclosure, following a specific methodology: archaeological study of the building based on surveys provided by AMPM, highlighting three major chronological phases (pre-royal castle, royal reconstruction, late maintenance and repairs), and differentiated treatment of the joints to emphasize these three phases.
The work also concerns the walls of the building adjacent to the south curtain wall, the sections of curtain walls in contact with the east tower, as well as the east tower, which is being consolidated in its entirety.
The renovation of the entrance airlock between the main gate and the courtyard includes the installation of a wooden door made according to the traces of the original door preserved in the mortar.
Finally, improvements are being made to the access path to the viewpoint from the southeast postern, with the installation of guardrails.

Heritage Architect: Bruno Morin
Masonry Company: Entreprise Bourdarios
Door Manufacturing: Eric Barrier – El Mener Integration Company
Ironwork: SARL Moya

* Consolidation = Removal of old mortars, punctual replacement of missing or damaged stones, injection of mortar grout, waterproofing of wall tops and tears, general repointing.

Termes

The work focuses on the consolidation of the southern part of the west curtain wall and the western part of the south curtain wall, as well as the latrines. It also includes the partial restoration of the arches and the consolidation and protection of the coatings of the cistern located south of the chapel.

Specific work involves the removal and reinstallation of a dry stone wall south of the guardroom.

Heritage Architect: Juliette Lutz
Masonry: Entreprise Sele
Dry Stone: Arthur Neveu – Benjamin Lebleux – Olivier Perals

Lastours

The work focuses on improving and maintaining the western pathway to facilitate visitor access.

Heritage Architect: Frédéric Fiore
Works: Amicale Laïque de Carcassonne Integration Project, supervised by Alain Samama