Tag: Forterre

  • Stone-cutting Workshop Forterre

    This stone-cutting workshop in Hauts de Forterre provides a technical introduction to an important architectural trade. It emphasizes the historical significance of stone as the foundational material for the regional built identity. Participants learn the traditional methods used by medieval masons to shape the prestigious local Burgundian limestone. This event is a key part of the regional effort to maintain heritage restoration skills today. It highlights the tactile and physical nature of Burgundian architectural history across the different centuries. The workshop attracts those interested in authentic techniques that built the region’s cathedrals and châteaux. It reinforces the identity of Yonne as a hub for traditional and technical expertise.