In February 80 people were evacuated by the police from their homes in rue Victor Hugo under part of the ramparts of the Chateau Royal d'Amboise as the ramparts were found to be at risk of collapsing.
At the time experts estimated they wouldn't be allowed back for at least three months. Work on the ramparts started immediately but they are going to take time. A public meeting was held to inform people.
This is the best photo of the works I've been able to get.
The town hall initially issued a warning notice after cracks appeared in the rampart walls, but after the experts had assessed the site they realised that the situation was worse than first thought. Residents affected by the evacuation order only had a few minutes to collect personal belongings and get out. They are staying with friends or in hotels.
According to the Director of the Chateau Royal the cause is mainly due to the rain in 2024, when we had 30% more rain than average for the year.
Carefree tourists at the other end of the Chateau Royal in Place Michel Debré.
The Chateau Royal has remained open throughout the works and visits can be conducted as normal. Only a small part of the south-east corner of the grounds is out of bounds.
In late May a helicopter was used to deliver a metal 'exoskeleton' to the worksite. Unfortunately we missed that excitement. It took 27 trips to deliver all the elements and modules. The heaviest piece weighed 950 kg.
This 'exoskeleton' is necessary to stabilise the ramparts sufficiently so they can support a huge drill, which will be used to insert giant metal pins to provide the final anchoring system.
The work is due to be finished by the end of June, and only then will residents be allowed back into their homes, nearly five months after they were first evacuated.
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