Charles-Désiré Bourgon
1855–1915 (age 60)
Biography
Charles-Désiré Bourgon, born in 1855, was a devoted architect whose life’s work shaped the built environment with care and stability. Known for blending practicality with an appreciation for enduring materials, he left a lasting imprint on the communities he served as urban landscapes evolved around them.
Bourgon’s legacy extends beyond bricks and plans, to the quiet confidence he brought to each commission and collaboration. He was laid to rest in Cimetière de Préville in 1915, where those who knew him remember a thoughtful professional and steadfast friend.