Patrimoine culturel
Villas Belle Epoque
This seaside resort grew considerably with the arrival of the railroad linking it to Paris at the turn of the century. Classified as an outstanding heritage site since 1986, the villas on the seafront and in the surrounding streets are a remarkable testimony to Art Nouveau. Worth a stop.
About
The villas in the seaside district bear witness to the charm of the Belle Epoque. With the discovery of sea bathing and its therapeutic benefits, Mers underwent spectacular development. At the end of the 19th century, the railroad brought to our shores the first holidaymakers known as "bathers". These bathers, drawn from the aristocracy and wealthy bourgeoisie of the time, were to settle here, building the first second homes of our modern world. Thalassotherapy was born. The style of the villas (Anglo-Norman, Flemish, Picard, Moorish, Renaissance, Louis XIII, Napoleon III, 1930s, etc.),? a "unique architectural gem". Take a stroll along the Esplanade du Général Leclerc (800m), where villas from the remarkable heritage site boast bow-windows, elaborate balconies, colorful facades and ceramics that bear witness to the charm of the Belle Epoque.
Facilities
Services
- Play area
- Free car park
- Toilets
- Shop
Prices
Payment methods
- Postal or bank cheques
- Cash
Opening
Accreditations
Rating & Accreditations
- no
Accessibility
- yes