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How a mason climbed his way to career carved in stone

Christophe Allegri has worked with stone for 30 years after discovering his interest in architecture during student antics climbing on scaffolding, pipes and church guttering

Old ways of working still have their place

Mason Jan Minne is taking a step back in time to work to restore old properties in traditional ways because he says old building practices are still relevant – and could even be included in new environmental regulations for new buildings in France.

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Mason

How a mason climbed his way to career carved in stone

Old ways of working still have their place

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Why is November 1 a bank holiday in France, what is it traditional to do and are shops open?

MAP: house price falls in France - see how your area fares in new notaire data

Will lack of time left on UK passport affect re-entry into France?

When are doctor fees rising in France and will reimbursement be affected?

French films and TV shows to improve your language in November

How does France's public debt compare with the rest of Europe?

What the new red lines on these French motorways mean