The association has written a brochure to remind us all of the need for the use of traditional mortars and plaster - pure lime for the renovation of old buildings. Lime lets the stone breathe, unlike some of the plasters sold too often in the trade whose chemical composition traps moisture, which is a great source of problems.

to remind everyone of the need to use traditional mortars and plaster of pure lime for the renovation of old buildings. Lime lets the stone breathe, unlike some of the plasters sold too often in the trade whose chemical composition traps moisture, which is a great source of problems.

These coatings can also be applied on new or recent constructions, their patina will be quickly recognizable, unlike chemical coatings or those with only a small proportion of lime, which do not acquire a patina but rather become uniformly dirty. Facade detail: the plaster comes to die on the framing stones.

It is instructive to compare the coating of the Bistrot "Le 5" (chemical) with that of the Maison de la Truffe et du Vin, which was renovated (albeit several years ago) using 100% traditional lime. The difference is striking, and the first will never age like the second.

The classification of the village as a Remarkable Heritage Site will require the use of 100% natural lime plaster.