“The Georgian Estate of Leuville is also a symbol of the close historical ties between Georgia and France. I believe this large-scale project, implemented through the fruitful partnership between the two countries, will become a new platform for dialogue and cooperation,” Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said in his speech at an event marking the completion of the rehabilitation works at the Leuville Estate.

The Prime Minister expressed particular gratitude to the French people and the partners whose invaluable support made it possible to restore Georgia’s historical heritage.

“We extend our special thanks to the French people and our valued partners, whose invaluable support made it possible to restore our historical heritage.

As of today, the Georgian Estate of Leuville is fully operational as an open educational and creative center for our compatriots, the diaspora, and everyone who wishes to learn more about Georgia’s history and culture. Once again, I would like to emphasize that this is a truly special and deeply emotional day for each of us, and I would like to congratulate everyone on this remarkable day,” Kobakhidze said.

Kobakhidze also noted that in 1922, following the Soviet occupation, the government of the Democratic Republic of Georgia in exile acquired the estate here and established a national center.

“Today is truly a very emotional and genuinely special day for each of us. The place where we are gathered now holds a unique place in the memory of the Georgian nation.

Leuville became one of the main strongholds of Georgian statehood, freedom and the national idea in Europe. The memory of the First Republic lived on here; our recent history and unwavering belief that Georgia would one day regain its freedom were preserved here.

After the Leuville Estate was returned to Georgian ownership in 2016, the state undertook an obligation that it fulfilled consistently and in full. The large-scale rehabilitation was successfully completed ahead of schedule. By restoring this heritage of immense historical and cultural importance, we pay tribute to our past, while at the same time fulfilling our responsibility toward future generations,” the Prime Minister said.

Kobakhidze also stated that the Georgian state takes care of its national heritage and treasures not only within Georgia, but everywhere “where traces of our history are preserved.”

According to him, as a result of the completed works, the historic estate has been brought fully back to life.

“A museum dedicated to the history of the First Republic and France-Georgia relations has been established in the château, along with Noe Zhordania’s study. Most importantly, the Georgian Estate of Leuville is not merely a museum - it has become a multifunctional cultural and educational center in the heart of Europe.

The Leuville Georgian Academy is already operating here and will host researchers, scholars, artists and students from Georgia as well as from different parts of the world. The complex also includes an archival space, a library, a media library and a conference hall.

A Georgian vineyard, a traditional qvevri and a traditional Oda house established in the renovated park will introduce visitors to our unique traditions and centuries-old history,” Irakli Kobakhidze said.