Who settles in the old bakery?

Major renovation work is still going on in the old bakery buildings opposite the town hall. The works are supposed to end in 2023, but … and after? What is the layout of the town hall?

For months, trucks, scaffolding and trash containers have followed each other in front of the town hall where the old bakery is being renovated. “It’s a building we bought after the baker leftexplains Marie-Sophie Leisen, which we would like to recreate the process with redemption, upgrade and leasing by the city. A project of about 300,000 euros for which we received a 50% subsidy.

if who? Who is settling in, and what are you doing with that room? housing? “Please no! We are in an area where shops are reserved. It was a business and it always will be.”, confirms to the elected official. Anyway, on the ground floor. “You don’t realize it, but there’s a very massive volume in the back, capable of holding a restaurant or a catering shop, for example. We’ll see what happens … knowing that there is already a lot of potential in buildings that have been renovated like this. With He lived upstairs for the merchant if he wanted to come and live there, or for someone else.”

If no name has come up yet, the mayor will still specify that he’s had a few calls from his feet. “People applied a year or two ago but…” Because starting a business or expanding – in times of crisis and inflation – is not possible for everyone. “We see that there are buildings for rent in Le Quesnoy, but every so often there are major renovations that need to be done. And few people are interested in buying precisely because of this expensive business. Not all traders are strong enough to say so “I’ll buy, settle here, and make 200,000 euros.”“

If necessary, the mayor does not rule out inviting an organization that supports businesses to find a craftsman and help him set up. her wish? Probably a New Zealand specialty restaurant. With the arrival of the museum, it might be a good idea.” Not stupid! Even if the streets are not running.