Restoration of the Mille Fleurs Estate

The Mille Fleurs Estate was originally built in 1904 and is one of the nation's oldest and most historic homes.  It is commonly known as one of the "Magnificent Seven" buildings located around the Queen's Park Savannah in Port of Spain i.e. one of seven historical structures of significant cultural relevance.

The refurbishment of the Mille Fleurs Estate, which is being overseen by a team of specialists in restoration architecture, involves the restoration of the external structures of this historical gem to its original magnificence.  Visitors to the Estate will be transported back to the era of the early 1900's, since the building will be internally outfitted as a "Period Building" and will maintain the Estate's historical and architectural integrity.

However, to accommodate the needs of its contemporary clientele, a new annex will also be constructed at the rear of the property, which will include office space, a library, public café and a gift shop.

Other upgrades planned for this project include:

• Emergency stabilization works to prevent further deterioration of the structure;

• Replacement of the roof as well as damaged timber roof rafters and internal structural members;

• Restoration of doors, windows and flooring;

• Demolition of the out-building originally used for stables together with several smaller concrete structures used for storage and emergency electrical supply;

• Construction of the building annex to house a library and offices; and

• Restoration and improvements to site fencing, landscaping and drainage

The restoration of the Mille Fleurs Estate is scheduled to be completed by late 2008.

UDeCOTT is developing the structures that form part of Vision 2020,
the development plan of the Government of Trinidad and Tobago.