The restoration companies of historical monuments send an open letter to the actors of the heritage sector

We, heritage restoration companies, will continue to work on heritage sites, respecting the OPPBTP health recommendations guide and the national protocol. Our companies are competent and disciplined. The re-containment measures do not modify the conditions of application of these provisions. We are committed to ensuring the activity of current and future sites, while guaranteeing the safety of our employees.

We turn to you so that we can continue to work in the best possible way. We need each of you to commit to doing the same, to working together to overcome the weeks to come. Let us avoid reflexes of professional withdrawal, let us keep our exchanges fluid.

Let's maintain face-to-face site meetings, put in place validation protocols, demonstrate creativity and professional solidarity.

The building sites bring together a multitude of collaborators, if one of the actors of this team is lacking, the sites will be stopped. We want to avoid it at all costs, for the continuity of businesses, the maintenance of jobs and of the entire sector which ensures the protection of France's heritage.

Our future depends on maintaining investment projects and implementing the recovery plan for heritage. Their smooth running is essential for the activity of our companies. We need the assurance that the timetables announced by the owners will be respected.

We need your support. Together we will get through this difficult time.

Yann de Carné, President of GMH