The first stone of Les Ateliers
Weiss, the
new showcase for the Weiss
chocolate company, was laid on 15
October 2015. Building work on
the
site in the
French
city of Saint–Étienne continues, and will be completed by the fall
of 2016.
Les Ateliers
Weiss
aims
to promote Le Haut
Chocolat®, provide a platform for
Weiss’s
chocolate expertise, and boost the
reputation of the city of Saint–Étienne. Weiss has built its reputation on attention to detail and has
surrounded itself with
talented artisans to
achieve this
cutting–edge architectural project. It was therefore only
natural to turn to the building company Blanchet to
create the metal structure that
provides
the backbone of the building and envelops this 530m² construction, along with the metal
access ramp.
Blanchet, which is based in Montbrison,
has 75 years
of
experience in structures, carpentry, metalwork, and the renovation of historic monuments. It has an unrivalled reputation for
quality and excellence, with
a resolutely contemporary approach. “This building projects Weiss’s excellence, it is a showcase for their prized chocolate, and a reflection of the
company itself. It is also
a
wonderful reference
for Blanchet, with all our
expertise represented in the construction,” said director Jacques Blanchet.
With a client list including the
Dior
fashion house and the
prestigious jeweler
Philippe
Tournaire, Blanchet
continues to innovate in Saint–Étienne, having renovated the wood and metal workshops of La Cité du Design,
a
platform
for
promoting design; and constructed
the façade of the Le Fil music venue in stainless steel.
These producers of beautiful metalwork are now continuing to leave their stamp in this city of art
and culture with Les Ateliers Weiss. “Weiss is an
emblem of the region,” says Jacques Blanchet, who
says
he enjoys working
with clients who are
committed to innovation and
who offer
high-quality goods and services.
and
shells, milk–chocolate
shellfish shapes filled with praliné, and
plenty
of
eggs to hide. The famous
Weiss ribbon is tied in a colorful bow that
can be used
as a fun hair decoration or
bowtie.
We look forward
to welcoming you
in the fall of
2016 to
discover Les Ateliers
Weiss.
Meanwhile, you can
follow progress through the exhibition at the
chocolate factory
or at www.weiss.fr
