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The priority at Vibrac is to tame the vegetation that is starting to engulf the structure before excavation can begin.
Located on an archipelago of three islands on the Charente river, Vibrac started life as ninth century fortress. Some of what's left of the current building dates back to the 14th and 15th centuries. The wealthy Mareuil family owned the castle for some 150 years during the Renaissance, adding bridges and extending the turreted building.There are plans for a careful renovation.The restoration project, says the Dartagans team, will be done with a careful regard to the often beautiful ways in which nature has reclaimed the ruins.
In fitting with the green theme, there are also plans for on-site renewable energy plants to ensure the castle and grounds are self-sufficient. The eco-lodges planned for the castle's grounds will be built with low-impact materials.Also in the works is an international architecture competition to decide upon the old-meets-new design of the restored castle. .
"What we would like to do is restore the castle with traditional methods and also with new methods, and try to make the castle of the 21st century," says Delaume.
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