The team

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The team

The scientific approach

An educational site

Guided tour

The team

© Guédelon - Réunion de chantier

Realizing an exploit such as this, demands a team of highly skilled and committed workers.

In total, 50 people are employed at Guédelon.  On the building site itself, 32 employees are split between 11 different trades. 

Coming from a wide range of backgrounds, graduates, experienced craftsmen and complete novices, they form a strong, competent, dynamic and motivated team led by the project's master-mason, Florian Renucci.

Additional seasonal staff are employed during the high season.

© Guédelon - Florian Renucci

Florian Renucci is the site's master-mason. He is responsible for implementing the plans drawn up by Jacques Moulin (Head architect at Monuments historiques) and, along with the scientific commitee, the technical supervision of the project.

With a Philosophy M.A. and a History of Art and Archaeology degree under his belt, Florian worked for six years in companies specializing in the restoration of historic buildings. In 1998 he came to Guédelon as a banker mason and within two years was appointed site manager.

Members of the public can also work alongside the team of castle-builder: actively participating in the construction for short periods of time.

mortar making

Master-builder course: for individuals - no specific skills are required, only a positive attitude, a desire to learn and support for our venture. French is the main language spoken on site; however we also welcome English-speakers as course participants.

Work placements: designed for students as part of their professional training. Guédelon is a certified heritage skills training centre; we welcome work experience students for periods ranging from one week up to a month.

Groups: This course is aimed at groups of students accompanied by their teacher/course leader. The group size - including tutors - must not exceed 12 people. The course runs for a minimum of 3 days and a week maximum.  All participants must be at least 16 years of age.

                                                                            For more information: Participate in the building of Guédelon castle