The town of Foix, located in the heart of the Ariege department, sometimes discovers its picturesque surroundings during the Tour de France. In normal times, the modest activities of this town of 9,500 people revolve around administration and tourism. A medieval castle stands on the heights with modern towers; the center, which borders the river, deserves a sincere renovation. But Mayor Norbert Meller (PS) has decided to demolish its character buildings to build modern social housing.
A French building architect objected, judging that “The condition of the building itself does not justify the demolition, because it does not present any structural defects.”. He added that “The destruction of this complex will be an irreparable loss in terms of architecture, history and heritage”. However, the representative of the Ministry of Culture has only an advisory opinion, and the mayor was successful in remembering that the Elan Law, which was adopted for a five-year period…
Source: Le Figaro
