Pouillon decided to reconstruct the fortress, which had been abandoned since at least the 17th century. Pouillon himself undertook the restoration by hand, along with the help of a dozen Algerian stonemasons, and 10 stained-glass experts.
Pouillon decided to rebuild the fortress, which had been deserted since at least the 17th century. Pouillon himself undertook the restoration by hand, along with the assistance of a dozen Algerian stonemasons and ten stained-glass experts.