Ikhnos

Ikhnos is a heritage consultancy and guide-lecturing practice serving the built heritage of the Pays de la Loire and Nouvelle-Aquitaine regions. Led by Pauline Retailleau, the practice helps clients understand, preserve, restore, and share historic places, including village houses, manor houses, churches, castles, historic town centres, and dovecotes. Its consultancy services include architectural history research, archival research, analysis of buildings, and gathering information to support the conservation and use of heritage sites.

Ikhnos also assists clients seeking cultural or tourism labels and help mobilising funds for restoration or heritage projects. Its services are intended for architects, local authorities, and private property owners. As a professionally licensed guide-lecturer, Retailleau creates and leads tailored guided tours for one-off events or recurring programmes, adapting routes to audiences such as young people, local residents, and visitors.

Additional offerings include courses and conferences on architectural history. Combining research, practical support, and engaging interpretation, Ikhnos helps people connect with the history and value of the places around them