International Training Center with Annexes and Housing in Clairefontaine-en-Yveline: Design and Construction by GSE

A Renovation Project Supporting International Training

The transformation of the former vacation center into an international training center has created a facility fully tailored to the needs of Pernod Ricard University. Designed to accommodate the group’s employees, as well as other companies and individuals, the complex includes training spaces, accommodations, recreational areas, and services that facilitate the organization of seminars, training sessions, and professional events. This renovation is part of the group’s strategy to modernize its real estate portfolio while strengthening its international presence.

Building in a Protected Natural Environment: A Technical and Regulatory Challenge

The project was carried out on a 170-hectare estate located within a particularly sensitive environment, including designated forested areas, a listed site, and the Haute Vallée de Chevreuse Regional Nature Park. This context required rigorous management of administrative procedures in order to obtain all the permits necessary to carry out the work. The renovation and construction work was also carried out with a focus on integrating the new interior and exterior features into their surroundings while meeting the energy performance and certification objectives set by the project owner.

A turnkey project guaranteeing adherence to budget and schedule

GSE supported Pernod Ricard University from the earliest stages of the project by handling the design, submitting permit applications, and managing administrative procedures. Once the design studies were complete, the implementation of a Real Estate Development Contract (CPI) ensured adherence to the budget and construction schedule. The work focused on the interior and exterior renovation of the entire site and was organized around five complementary areas: the Priory, which houses the reception area and spa; the accommodations; the training center; the administrative wing, which includes staff housing and the hunting lodge; and the private residences. This turnkey approach ensured the coordination of the entire project through to its delivery.