La Compagnie rhodanienne

La Compagnie Rhodanienne, established in 1963, specializes in the selection and marketing of wines from the Rhône Valley. The company chose to build a facility in Castillon-du-Gard, near the Pont du Gard, to facilitate both bottling and sales. The design aims to serve as an impressive showcase for Rhône Valley wines. Joseph Massota, a Nîmes architect influenced by modern architectural references, leads the project. He particularly admires the work of Oscar Niemeyer, with whom he has interacted in Brasília. Both Niemeyer and Massota embrace a penchant for curves, contrasting with the linear approach of Le Corbusier.