Château of Versailles Dufour pavilion now open to the public

This space, which now brings together all the reception facilities and visitor services for individual visitors, will be officially inaugurated by French President François Hollande in April.

23 February 2016 - Events - France

In parallel with its restoration, started in October 2013, the Dufour Pavilion has undergone a major programme of interior refurbishment works, in accordance with a sponsorship agreement signed in March 2015 by VINCI, Grand Patron of the Château of Versailles, and was opened to the public on 23 February 2016.

Much of this renovation project was carried out by VINCI companies: Lainé Delau and Degaine (both VINCI Construction France subsidiaries) supplied the structural and finishing works respectively, and the stone restoration works, while SDEL ITT (VINCI Energies France) was in charge of the electrical works packages.
Designed by architect Dominique Perrault, the interior of the Dufour Pavilion is now a mix of contemporary furnishings and references to some of the historic rooms within the château.
Value of the works: €10.6m for VINCI Construction France and €1.3m for VINCI Energies France.