Regional Heritage Treasures
This collection features architectural landmarks and commemorative sites around Arcachon and La Teste-de-Buch. It includes 19th-century eclectic villas in the Winter Town, Art Deco and modern residences in Pyla-sur-Mer, and significant religious and civic monuments. These sites document the region's evolution from an 18th-century settlement to a premier seaside resort characterized by diverse architectural styles and poignant memorials to maritime heritage.
Villa Térésa
Built in 1882 in Arcachon's Winter Town, this villa features Moorish and Hispanic-inspired architecture, including intricate woodwork and a distinctive turret.
Synagogue ACCIBA
Constructed in 1877 by architect Michel-Louis Garros, this synagogue represents the religious diversity of Arcachon's late 19th-century development.
Villa Téthys
An Art Deco residence designed by architect Roger-Henri Expert between 1924 and 1925, known for its geometric forms and integration with the coastal landscape.
Hôtel dit de Baleste ou maison Portier
An 18th-century residence in La Teste-de-Buch, representing traditional bourgeois architecture from the period before the regional rise of seaside tourism.
Villa Geneste
A notable example of modern architecture built between 1967 and 1969, featuring the clean lines and glass surfaces characteristic of the Salier-Courtois-Lajus-Sadirac agency.
Monument aux Morts de la guerre 14-18
A World War I memorial in Arcachon designed by sculptor Alexandre Maspoli, featuring allegorical figures commemorating local lives lost during the Great War.
La Vague : Mémorial des péris en mer
A contemporary sculpture and memorial located at Pyla-sur-Mer, dedicated to sailors and individuals lost at sea.
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