Article source: LANOIRE & COURRIAN ARCHITECTES

There is now a tower overlooking the countryside in Saint-Julien-Beychevelle, at Gruaud Larose. This is 21 metres tall, has an overhang, and is built in a harmonious style with right angles. It appears enigmatic when seen from afar.

While it was being built, some people said that that this would be tallest palombière (wood pigeon hunting hide) in the Médoc…

Image Courtesy © Edouard Decam

• Architects: LANOIRE & COURRIAN ARCHITECTES
• Project: Tasting centre and observation tower at Château Gruaud-Larose
• Location: Château Gruaud Larose – Saint-Julien Beychevelle – Medoc (33), France
• Photography: Edouard Decam
• Client: SEA Gruaud Larose (33)
• Project management: Sarl Lanoire & Courrian (architects mandatories), project manager : Sabine Bricard / TERRELL Ingenierie, BET structure et BETA Fluides, BET Fluides
• Surface: 290 m2
• Planning: Sketch 2008, delivery september 2014
• Environmental certification: RT2012
• Cost: 1,8 M€ excl. tax

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