The united Companions contribute their stone to historical monuments

Many castles and other historic monuments in Périgord and elsewhere have regained their former appearance thanks to this company, created almost thirty years ago by Georges Lafaye, who still manages it. The Companions reunited are in the running for the Neo Aquitaine Eco Prizes (1).

“We are starting a major project at the Condat-sur-Vézère commandery,” announces the manager. This represents a good year of work for two to three people. » The delicate repair of the machicolations of the tower of this monument, recent winner of the Heritage Loto, is notably on the program.

Ensure transmission

The Château de Campagne and that of Saulou, in Cazoulès, in the commune of Pechs-de-l'Espérance, will also soon pass into the expert hands of the reunited Compagnons.

The company has 33 employees, including around fifteen in Charente-Maritime, under the management of Jean-Marie, the son of Georges Lafaye. The coastal department also benefits from the know-how of these craftsmen, such as recently the Aigue-Marine villa in Royan. “We redid the stone balustrades, which were cut in our workshop in Dordogne,” explains Georges Lafaye. A very beautiful construction site. »

Keen to ensure transmission, Georges Lafaye welcomes two apprentices into his workforce this year, one of whom trained with the Compagnons du Devoir.

Identity sheet

Creation: 1995 Manager: Georges Lafaye Activity: stone cutting, masonry Workforce: 33 employees Turnover: 2.5 million euros