Vienne: €30M Urban Renewal, New Aldi & Sports Facilities for L’Isle Quarter

The French city of Vienne is embarking on a nearly 30 million euro, five-year urban renewal project in the Isle district, aiming to revitalize public spaces and improve quality of life for residents. The plan, presented by the city and the UrbaLyon architectural firm, will include the relocation and expansion of an Aldi supermarket, the creation of recent sports facilities, and the renovation of over 380 housing units managed by Advivo, a local housing association.

A key component of the project involves the relocation of the existing Aldi supermarket, built in 2001, to the site of the current micro-sports site on Quai Frédéric-Mistral. Aldi stated the current store “no longer meets the standards and image of the brand,” and will be replaced with a modern facility encompassing nearly 5,000 square meters, including parking for 73 vehicles, and 965 square meters of sales space. Construction is slated to start in the second quarter of 2025, with an anticipated opening before the end of 2026.

The displacement of the micro-sports site will be addressed with a new facility near the Jean-Moulin gymnasium, scheduled to open on March 18, 2026. This new space will feature a synthetic football pitch and basketball courts suitable for both 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 games. The existing micro-sports site will be dismantled in early April 2026.

Alongside the commercial and sports developments, the city is likewise focused on improving social infrastructure. The renovation of the Jean-Moulin school, which began in 2023, is expected to be completed in September 2025. This will be complemented by the relocation of the Isle’s social center to a location adjacent to the renovated school, placing it at the heart of the district.

Advivo is concurrently undertaking the rehabilitation of 385 housing units within the Isle district. The project aims to address issues of urban isolation and enhance the overall public realm. The city of Vienne initially presented the reconfiguration project on November 18, 2022.

The new Aldi supermarket will incorporate sustainable design elements, including photovoltaic panels on the roof, aligning with the company’s broader environmental initiatives, as demonstrated by a similar store opening in Estrablin in January 2025. The supermarket will remain open throughout the construction period.