advice from Muriel Lacroix-Pringarbe

The point of view of Muriel Lacroix-Pringarbe, committed entrepreneur

Dear Bénédicte, it is very encouraging to see young people renovating, before in turn passing on these old stones, a gift from past generations to new ones. You do not specify whether your son and his wife intend to keep a professional activity, or whether this mansion will become their source of income.

If it’s just a matter of choosing their place to live or vacation there, all dreams are allowed. Before renovating, you need to know whether this manor is classified or not. In the first case, renovation projects must be studied with an architect from Bâtiments de France who can, in fact, impose specialist companies or craftsmen. This often requires significant funding. Otherwise, your children will have their hands free.

They will of course have to think about the different stages in advance and plan to maintain a “personal zone” – even rudimentary – heated with water and electricity, in case the work drags on. Rather than warning them, consider that their project can bring family and friends together around a common history and passions. Have confidence in them and participate, if they are willing, in the adventure.