Centre historique de Salers

Centre historique de Salers

Historical heart of Salers

The development of the old center and the repair of the soil is part of a vast heritage enhancement project in the heart of the village. The challenge of the project was to simplify the reading of the frame and rediscover the rustic treatment of the soil that existed before the arrival of synthetic materials. The project pushed almost to austerity the shape of the coating which disappears in favor of the facades on sunny days, and removes the contrasts on rainy days. The choice of a regional stone (lava from Bouzentès) was made for ecological, heritage reasons, and also for its durability and its qualities of textures and color. The choice of basalt, the omnipresent stone in Salers is part of a site logic; the genius of the place lies in the perfect mastery of geology to build and protect itself; soil repair is therefore a coherent achievement vis-à-vis the place, in total respect with the homogeneity and mineral specificity of the fortified town. The bias was to make the streets as homogeneous as possible, by concealing any traces of networks, delimitation or ruptures. All surfaces are treated with lava stone, including the technical elements. Gray dominates with its rough texture and assumed in this Cantal climate subject to snow and heavy frost. The quality of construction and its durability were ensured by draconian monitoring of the works, especially the laying of paving stones which had to meet very precise specifications in terms of shapes, joints and defects.

At 950 m above sea level, in the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Natural Park, Salers is an unmissable stopover in the region. Unique set from the 16th century, its mansions and turret houses in volcanic stone give the village an austere charm. Among the many heritage treasures of the fortified city, the Saint-Mathieu church contains five Aubusson tapestries from the 17th century, entombment and polychrome lectern. Salers also owes its reputation to the richness of its terroir, such as Salers cheese and meat.

45.137701330339, 2.4939017440274

Year of the project conception
2011-2018
Year of completion of the project
2019
COST (€/m²) ($/m²) (€/ha) ($/ha)
345€/m2
Price category
Regeneration
Price subcategory
Parques arqueológicos y patrimonio histórico
Surface
3 380m2
Customer type
Administració pública
Customer Name
Commune de SALERS
Construction company
Bergheaud
地址
Place Tyssandier d'Escous
Coordinates UTM
45.137701330339006 - 2.4939017440273537
City / Place
SALERS
区域
AUVERGNE
国家
法国