Public Figure
François Spoerry
8 articles
The moored dream of a visionary
Denise Spoerry recounts the creation of Port Grimaud by her partner François Spoerry. She reflects on the evolution of this lake city in Var and its current challenges.
An interview with Denise Spoerry, a privileged witness to the architectural epic of François Spoerry.
The INPI confirmed: "The identity of Port Grimaud belongs... to Port Grimaud"!
INPI ruled in favor of Port Grimaud against its town hall. The municipality had registered the trademark in bad faith.
When there is a bad faith attempt to appropriate the identity of Port Grimaud...
François Spoerry, the man behind the dream
Architect François Spoerry created the lakeside town of Port-Grimaud on marshland. His building permit was granted in 1966.
A philosophy that shines A soft and living architecture A youth at heart A battle of…
Denise Spoerry shares the story of Port-Grimaud, created by architect François Spoerry. This lake city in Var was inspired by Venetian architecture.
The architectural audacity that changed the Var coastline
Created in the 1960s by architect François Spoerry, Port-Grimaud is a lakeside town in Var. Denise Spoerry reflects on the origins and success of this neo-Provençal project.
Denise Spoerry, privileged witness of the architectural epic of François Spoerry, answers questions from La Gazette du Var (Part 1).
Mooring rights at the center of a legal standoff
In Port Grimaud, homeowners are demanding the recognition of mooring rights attached to their properties. The Draguignan court confirmed its jurisdiction over the State.
In Port Grimaud, an iconic private lakeside town, owners of houses lining private docks are fighting to have their rights recognized...
Vivre et Aimer Port Grimaud (VAPG), the association of the Cité lacustre
Against a tense backdrop between Grimaud and Port Grimaud, a 1901 Act resident association has been created in Port Grimaud.
Greenwashing: Projects Against the Tide
In modern society, public interest is often invoked to justify certain State or local government projects.