Caserne de Bonne

Caserne de Bonne is a shopping centre located in Grenoble, France, integrated into the Bonne eco-district, the first of its kind in France. It takes its name from the former Bonne military barracks built in 1722, which itself was named after François de Bonne, Duke of Lesdiguières. The centre opened to the public on 15 September 2010 and is the largest shopping centre in central Grenoble by surface area and number of stores, following K'Store (1971) and Les Trois Dauphins (1997). The main building, created in 2010, has a sales area of 17,300 m², supplemented by the ground floors of three other renovated buildings from the old barracks. The complex houses around fifty boutiques, numerous restaurants and cafés with indoor and outdoor terraces, and a 350-space underground car park. It is designed to high environmental standards (HQE) and features a photovoltaic power plant of about 1,000 m² on its roof, producing 100 MWh per year for daytime lighting, ventilation and security of public spaces. The central building is neither heated nor air-conditioned; it relies on insulating façades and a north-south orientation, staying closed in winter to be warmed by the sun and opening many doors in summer for natural ventilation. The centre is well served by public transport, including tram lines C and E, and bus lines C3, 12, 16 and 17. It is surrounded by greenery and water features, with a tree-lined park and children's play areas. In September 2014, La Caserne de Bonne became the first shopping centre to obtain Breeam In-Use certification at the highest level, "Outstanding", for both building and operation. The eco-district itself received the national Écoquartier grand prize from the Ministry of Ecology on 4 November 2009. At its opening, the first director was Patrick Rolland, a former goalkeeper and coach of the Grenoble ice hockey team, the Brûleurs de Loups. To address declining footfall, the shopping centre is undergoing partial transformation from the first quarter of 2027 at a cost of four million euros, with plans to install new medium-sized stores. The centre continues to operate with 21 boutiques and restaurants as of its official website, and remains a key retail destination in Grenoble.

The Caserne de Bonne shopping centre is built on the site of the former Bonne military barracks, constructed in 1722. The barracks was named after François de Bonne, Duke of Lesdiguières, who died in 1626 and whose tomb is in the Saint-Pierre church in Sassenage. The military site was later redeveloped as part of the Bonne eco-district, the first eco-district in France. The shopping centre itself opened to the public on 15 September 2010, with a main building offering 17,300 m² of sales area, plus the ground floors of three renovated barracks buildings. It was designed to HQE (Haute Qualité Environnementale) standards, featuring a 1,000 m² photovoltaic plant on the roof producing 100 MWh per year. The central building is passively heated and cooled, with a north-south orientation and natural ventilation. The eco-district received the national Écoquartier grand prize on 4 November 2009. In September 2014, the shopping centre became the first to achieve Breeam In-Use certification at the "Outstanding" level for both building and operation. At opening, the director was Patrick Rolland, a former ice hockey player and coach. To counter declining footfall, a partial transformation is planned from the first quarter of 2027, costing four million euros, to introduce new medium-sized stores.

• 2014

  In September, becomes the first shopping centre to obtain Breeam In-Use certification at the "Outstanding" level.

• 2010

  The Caserne de Bonne shopping centre opens to the public on 15 September.

• 2009

  The Bonne eco-district receives the national Écoquartier grand prize on 4 November.

• 1722

  Construction of the Bonne military barracks.

• Planned partial transformation begins in the first quarter, costing four million euros.

Sustainable, eco-friendly shopping centre in the heart of Grenoble, combining retail with environmental innovation.

• Retail stores

  Around fifty boutiques including fashion, home goods, and services.

• Restaurants and cafés

  Numerous dining options with indoor and outdoor terraces.

• Services

  Mondial Relay, taxis, toilets, parking, bus access, phone charging, security office.

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