Histoire & Patrimoine
For more than 30 years, Histoire & Patrimoine has been the leading operator in heritage real estate, specialising in the renovation of protected or listed buildings, or those located in conservation areas.
Historic sites, living places
Histoire & Patrimoine focuses on cities with industrial, religious and medical assets, as well as historic and listed properties, such as ancient castles and palaces that have welcomed illustrious personalities. Their aim is to rehabilitate these exceptional heritage buildings by securing their place in a new era and transforming them to give them new life. It also means aligning the particular interests of its customers with the interests of the general public, by using the lever of private assets to serve the French architectural and cultural heritage.
Over the last 30 years, the Group has acquired considerable expertise that enables it to adapt these old buildings to meet the standards and requirements of the modern world, without erasing their aesthetic and heritage appeal. Histoire & Patrimoine works closely with municipalities and local authorities throughout France, as well as Architectes des Bâtiments de France [Architects of Buildings of France] and the Regional Departments of Cultural Affairs to preserve the properties’ architectural and historical value.
“We have a deeply held conviction: the future lies in the old because rehabilitation is a highly responsible approach, in step with the concerns of our time. It is this transition from a consumer society to a conservation society that guides our actions, the transition from the simple commodity, the simple materials to what differentiates and transcends these beautiful stones that our ancestors have bequeathed to us: their soul.”
A committed Group
Histoire & Patrimoine’s rehabilitated properties are theatres for some magnificent stories. It’s so much more than the preservation of beautiful stonework. It’s about passing on century-old legacies and, more importantly, human stories to future generations. They are rich with centuries of changing uses and successive owners and come with a heavy but noble responsibility, which Histoire & Patrimoine embraces with passion: to save the buildings, reverse the ravages of time and give them a new life by passing them on to their customers.
The Group is also, by its very nature, committed to sustainable development issues. By renovating existing buildings, reusing materials already present on site and recycling waste, Histoire & Patrimoine embodies an innovative company focused on conservation, in opposition to our consumer society. Rehabilitated buildings have reduced energy consumption and a limited carbon footprint: a renovation project intrinsically has a carbon footprint 17% to 70% lower than a demolition-rebuilding project.
Their commitment is also reflected in the close relationship that they cultivate with their customers and partners, by being at their side throughout their investment, from financing to the delivery of the property.
Jouvence, virtuous real estate
Jouvence is a Histoire & Patrimoine brand whose purpose is to breathe new life into old buildings. This choice reflects a new vision, a way of thinking that involves renovating residential or office buildings rather than letting them disappear.
Beyond these virtuous convictions, Jouvence offers real estate that combines the charm of the old and the comfort of the new, with a decorative identity that respects the existing building while still being resolutely contemporary.
For the new residents, this is a wonderful opportunity to live in a fully renovated apartment with a minimum D rating on the Energy Performance Certificate and to move into a turn-key home where everything has been carefully considered, right down to the smallest detail.
These residential properties, which deserve a new life, are usually embedded in the local urban landscape. Through their distinctive characteristics, they help bring soul to the city and define its identity. All Jouvence apartments are located in the heart of the most beautiful cities in France, such as Paris, Bordeaux, Nice, Cannes or Hyères, and benefit from their economic and cultural dynamism.
