IN PICTURES. In La Rochelle, the dizzying intervention of the acrobats on the Saint-Nicolas tower

Specialized technicians defy the void along the endangered monument

Arriving to reinforce the Frayssinet company, rope access technicians from Services Voltige (NA group) are preparing the ground for the bulk of the tower strapping operation, which will take place in September. © Photo credit: Romuald Augé/SO

Since Wednesday, August 27, specialized technicians have been screwing beams onto the stone, through which the steel cables will pass.
Romuald Augé/SO

The equipment is hoisted to the top of the Saint-Nicolas tower by a robust lifting machine, capable of lifting up to 250 kg.
Romuald Augé/SO

The beams are attached and lowered one by one to the rope access technicians.
Romuald Augé/SO

The intervention will last until the first week of September. Services Voltige will return in mid-September to assist a high crane in installing metal frames. — The operation will last until the first week of September. Services Voltige will return in mid-September to assist a high crane in installing metal frames.
Romuald Augé/SO

The Freyssinet company installed scaffolding for the strapping of the tower's spur.
Romuald Augé/SO

The spectacular construction site does not escape the gaze of the many tourists still present in La Rochelle.
Romuald Augé/SO

The apparition above the towers. The construction site offers unusual images.

Published on 08/28/2025 at 5:58 p.m.

Updated on 08/29/2025 at 9:17 a.m.

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IN PICTURES. In La Rochelle, the dizzying intervention of the acrobats on the Saint-Nicolas tower

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