We are in January 1964, some leaders of the center of young employers, aware of the deficit of our region in natural assets, decided to retain and attract young executives and their families there by creating housing and leisure structures. quality.
Under the leadership of JY Mulliez, the small team created a research company, CELNOR, and began looking for an attractive site. With its 140 hectares planted, the Conte de Montalembert property is a great opportunity.
After two years of long and difficult negotiations, Brigode's land acquisitions were made. SEDAF was founded to take over from CELNOR, under the direction of Philippe Motte.
The program then included a 54-hectare golf course, a tennis club and 600 contemporary houses. The commercial launch was immediately successful despite the events of May 1968 which worried investors.
The Brigode real estate company (SIB) was created in 1967 under the chairmanship of Etienne Pollet. SEDAF provided land, the shareholders agreed to join the Brigode Golf sports association, whose first president was Pierre Malle.
It remained to the golf architects, Harold J. Baker and John Harris to design the course among the ancient trees of the grounds of the Castle, taking advantage of the ponds and safeguarding the orchard. PHOTO P24
The work will be carried out with the help of a Dutch company and the first holes were created in 1969 ...
The damage to the Château d'Annapes made it impossible to renovate. Despite an attempt to rescue the site by the Association Pour la Renaissance du Lille ancien, the momentum of the 1970s was stronger than anything. The castle was destroyed in December 1968 after a final evening at EDHEC. PHOTO P23
The clubhouse project was designed by the architect Yacek W. Sawicki, who will keep the large outbuildings dating from the 18th century which could be saved.
His project was initially greeted by a general outcry, with golfers preferring a more classic style. The result is what sets our golf course apart.
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We are in January 1964, some leaders of the center of young employers, aware of the deficit of our region in natural assets, decided to retain and attract young executives and their families there by creating housing and leisure structures. quality.
