Édouard Corroyer
Édouard-Jules Corroyer (14 September 1835, Amiens – 30 January 1904, Paris) was a French architect and restorer. Biography He came from a family that was involved in the building trades. His father was a carpenter, and his grandfather was a slater. After completing his secondary education, he became a student of the architect Eugène Viollet-le-Duc. In the 1860s, he designed the City Hall in Roanne, a church in Vougy, Loire, Vougy, and the in Ain (department), Ain. Later, he developed an interest in medieval architecture, and was an active participant in the restoration of Soissons Cathedral. In 1871, he was attached to the Commission of Historical Monuments. Three years later, after a preliminary study, he was engaged to do restorative work at Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey, with as his assistant, and published several studies. While working there he brought his maid, Anne Boutiaut Poulard, who later opened a restaurant and created the famous "Omelette de la mère Poulard". Fr ...
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