bourmont slu proposal

Business Development Opportunities

Use of the Old Convent College in Bourmont,Haute Marne, Champagne-Ardenne, France

Situational Awareness Bourmont is in the north-

east about 150 milesfrom Paris (a two-hourdrive on the motorway).

The department capitalChaumont, 25 milesaway, has trainconnections linking tomajor cities.

Bourmont has daily busservice and interstateexit linking to theAutoroute du Solielrunning north/south toMediterranean Sea.

The Old Convent College The Old Convent

College in Bourmont islocated on 1 RueColonel du Baudel andis owned by AliceVerberne.

The majority of historicbuildings, including theCatholic church and theMaison Renaissancecomplex were builtaround 1645. The stonesused in constructionwere quarried from thecastle originally locatedabove the existingvillage of Bourmont.

• The Old Convent College could beseparated into three separate livingspaces with (three kitchens, threebathrooms and common areas).• The house currently has twofurnished general areas (eachincluding living, bed and bath rooms).

About the building

• Other sections of the house maybe utilized for studio/class space.• The top floor could be utilized asan open style sleeping area.• The ground level has a kitchen,dining area and enclosed courtyard.• Some renovation work is neededto equip the building for public use.

Historic Areas of Interest

Romans occupied Bourmont anda Roman road passed from Lyonto Trier.

The village of Grand is a Gallo-Roman archeological site.

The enormous (hence the name)Gallo-Roman sanctuary islocated about 30 minutes fromBourmont in Vosges, France.

The site contains a Romanamphitheater which could haveseated 17,000 people.

It also has a mosaic floor andgalleries that can be visited.

U.S./French Military History

Nearby towns memorializing United States Soldiers from battlesduring WWII are nearby including Verdun, the Ardennes and St Avold.

Sparkling Wine and Water The Champagne Ardenne

region is famous for itssparkling white wine(champagne).

The spa areas of Vittel andContrexville, 25 minutes fromBourmont. Nestle owns Vittel.The water has been drawnfrom a curative spa whose useis documented back to Romanoccupation.

Non sparkling wine is alsoproduced in Beaune (about anhour south of Bourmont).Beaune is considered the"Capital of Burgundy wines.”

Religious Areas of Interest

Domremy la Pucelle is just 20 minutes fromBourmont and the birthplace of Joan of Arc.

Reims Cathedral where Charles VII wascrowned is two hours northwest of Bourmont.

Study Abroad Possibilities

Using the Old Convent College as a study abroadvenue could enhance the education of students in

History Architecture Language Fine Art Education Communications Journalism Creative Writing

My Vision http://www.scad.edu/lacoste/index.cfm

Create a location similar to the one developed by SCAD (see above link).

Gear the SLU program toward the vision of the president andthe needs of the university.

I would like to assist in management of the property and workwith investors to maintain the project.

I would like to retain a living and working area within thebuilding that my family and I would be able to use indefinitely.

What’s in it for you?

Creates awareness and broadens programs offered to studentsat SLU.

Increases recognition by operating part of the school abroad. Opportunities to broaden the program by working with locals in

the French community in agriculture, the arts and history. Creates a stronger bond to strengthen the local French culture

here in Louisiana by partnering with a small community inFrance.

I am from Loranger, Louisiana and would like to leavesomething of importance to my community.

The building would be eventually donated to the University asan asset, so you would get to keep your investment.

Questions?Contact Alice Verberne at aliceverberne@yahoo.com