SOME ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE GROUP

• THE ASSOCIATION "FRIENDS OF BOURRON" WAS CREATED AFTER THE STORM OF 1999 WHICH DESTROYED MANY TREES AND SINCE THEN, OVER 200 NEW TREES HAVE BEEN PLANTED.

Picture of St. Joseph with fallen trees around, following the storm in 1999

 

• REPLANTING OF THE LARGE ORCHARD

 

• RESTORING THE CHAPEL 2002 TO 2004

The beautiful chapel, dating from 1782, had had for years problems of damp and woodworm. The association worked to save the chapel and in 2004 a ventilation system was installed and the wood was treated or replaced. Thanks to the association, the chapel is now saved and has regained its beauty.

• RESTORING OF THE ICEBOX IN 2005

Photo showing the repair done to the XVIIth century icebox by the Association Friends of the Castle of Bourron to stop the rain coming in.

 

FUTURE PROJECTS OF "THE FRIENDS OF THE CASTLE"

 

• RESTORATION OF THE SMALL HOUSE which shelters the well of the castle

Damaged during the storm in 1999, with a tree falling on it, the roof has to be rebuilt.

 

• RESTORING OF THE SAINT-SEVERE SPRING, situated North perspective

The origin of the name of the castle and the village is "Boron" or "Bovron", which means "everflowing spring" in Celtic. The photograph shows the source of the spring with the small building which is sadly in need of repair, both to the walls and the vaulted ceiling.

• THE LAST STAGE OF THE ICEBOX RESTORATION

Following the 2005 restoration works, the roof moved 10 cm. It will be necessary to repair this to save the icebox.

• EACH SAINT CATHERINE'S DAY, 25 NOVEMBRE, A PLANTATION SESSION IS ORGANISED

 

RECALL OF THE OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSOCIATION

Started in 1999, the aim of the association was to create a support group where members will come together in an atmosphere of friendship and culture around a project of restoration, practical help and financial support for the up-keep of the castle and its grounds. To understand more about its history and cultural, events are organised by the association, plantation days with activities and games... dinners in the grounds in front of the Castle (all in white!) Historic and horticultural sessions with the forest warden, Mr. Roy.

Events are programmed, as for example the dinner in white in the South perspective of the castle, to have more details of the events ever realized, do not hesitate to consult our internal newspaper.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT US : amis@chateau-bourron.fr

The president Christian de BOISREDON

You can consult our internal newspaper and photos of the different days

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