Crédit Agricole La Réunion-Mayotte has acquired this very old Creole building in downtown Saint-Denis, registered in the supplementary inventory of Historic Monuments. It’s about restoring it to its former glory..
It is located rue de Paris, historic artery of the city : Timol House was built between 1776 and 1805. Restoration work will begin very soon. They will concern the facades, the roof, the Creole bar and the historic wooden structures as well as the garden and its traditional pond, in compliance with the conservation standards of Historic Monuments. The Crédit Agricole La Réunion-Mayotte project aims to restore the place to its full place in the historical and cultural heritage of Saint-Denis by reconstructing it faithfully so that as many people as possible can admire its architectural value.. “The acquisition of the Timol house constitutes a voluntary and committed act”, explained Pascal Quineau, president of Crédit Agricole La Réunion-Mayotte during the presentation, March 10, of this multi-million euro project. “The Board of Directors of our regional bank has chosen to restore and rebuild it identically.. This is not a simple real estate program but a real heritage project. By this approach, Crédit Agricole La Réunion-Mayotte affirms its desire to fully play its role in the protection and enhancement of the cultural heritage of the territory, in the heart of one of the most emblematic avenues of the Indian Ocean. In an island territory, preserve heritage, it means preserving collective memory and charting a future for future generations. This is the deep meaning of this initiative, and the commitment that we wish to solemnly reaffirm today. » “When such an investment is made, it is above all a sign of confidence in the future of our city”, underlined the mayor of Saint-Denis, Ericka Bareigts. The restoration is expected to take two years.
