France’s Vicat grants Geste d'Or Awards

Vicat has granted the Geste d'Or Awards to three companies for exemplary operations of upkeep, restoration and renovation of heritage sites. The awards were granted to three companies using the Prompt cement of Vicat. Christiane Guichard won the award in the heritage segment for the restoration of the Villa Casamaures, Grenoble, France. The Grand Prix in the segment of crafts went to Marc Colson for the restoration of the rails of the Pont de Tournus Bridge, Bourgogne, France. The prize for innovation w
January 15, 2015 Read time: 1 min

684 Vicat has granted the Geste d'Or Awards to three companies for exemplary operations of upkeep, restoration and renovation of heritage sites.

The awards were granted to three companies using the Prompt cement of Vicat.

Christiane Guichard won the award in the heritage segment for the restoration of the Villa Casamaures, Grenoble, France.

The Grand Prix in the segment of crafts went to Marc Colson for the restoration of the rails of the Pont de Tournus Bridge, Bourgogne, France.

The prize for innovation went to Caritas Diocesana Di Udine for the restoration of the Casa Tina Modotti in Italy.

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