The restoration of the convent began in 2006 under the supervision of Mr. Didier Repellin and the association Friends of La Tourette (represented by M. Jean-Marc Combeau), respectively the chief architect of historical monuments and the owner of the premises. They decided to phase the restoration out.
Key dates :
In 2006, the restoration began starting with the western part of the building.
In 2007-2008, the restoration of the west wing was completed altogether with the insulation of the roofs in the southern and eastern wings.
In 2008-2009, the facades and interior spaces of the southern and eastern wings are restored.
In 2010, the elevations and interior spaces of the Oratory, the conduits and the atrium have been restored.
In 2012, the last phase of work regarding the Church, the Sacristy and the Crypt began. It was about re-sealing the deck, cleaning the interior and exterior, repairing the lights and the electricity and renewing the glazing and the painting.
Main actors involved :
The restoration was a success and has been possible thanks to the commitment of public authorities (the state, the region Rhône-Alpes> (http://www.rhonealpes.fr/) and the department of Rhone) and thanks to sponsors :
The Brothers of the Convent of La Tourette are currently working with partners :
- Association of Le Corbusier-sites
- Utopies Réalisées
- Le Corbusier Foundation
- City of Firminy
- Chapel of Ronchamp
