Stone cutting, sculpture, traditional masonry and excellent training in the heart of Berry: FOREPABE
“ Created in March 2001 FOREPABE is a training center (Association loi 1901), located in a rural area, specializing in stone trades and the restoration of architectural heritage.”
This is what is now housed in the former slaughterhouses of La Châtre, with a neoclassical architecture from the mid-19th century designed by André Bisson and then Charles André, known as Simon, not without recalling the spirit of Claude-Nicolas Ledoux. The two semi-spherical niches in Montgivray stone on either side of the entrance portico seem, a true demonstration of stereotomic mastery through their refined but complex geometry to achieve, to make a nod to the current purpose of the building.
On the eve of the start of the school year, the site director, Audrey Lenne, welcomed us to FOREPABE for a meeting and tour of the establishment, located around ten minutes from the Château de Sainte-Sévère .
Marked and captivated by the beauty of this place, we returned to immortalize this very special atmosphere where many students have the privilege of training and perfecting an exceptional art: here is an extract from the report.
Outdoor size workshop Stone cutting tools ornament sculpture exercise Plaster casting room lapidary library outdoor stone deposit lapidary library lapidary library sculptors achievements stone cutting room student lapidary deposit library sculptures casting room ornamental sculptures stone cutting room exterior stone cutting plaster casting and patina
We wish the new class of students an excellent start to the school year in these magical places!
More information: https://www.forepabe.fr/
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