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Mokopeïta House, located in Ustaritz, New Aquitaine, is a historical monument dating back to 1601. Originally built as a classic 17th century residence, it was embellished in 1673, marking the first architectural transformations in its history. This building, anchored in the Basque landscape, reflects through its walls the stylistic and artistic evolutions of several epochs.

In 1924, the house was acquired by the painter André Trébuchet, who undertook a complete remodelling, both outside and inside. Between 1924 and 1947, Trébuchet radically transformed the building, giving it the appearance of an Italian villa. The modifications will include bay decorations, stuccos, coloured coatings on the façade, and a portico topped by a terrace overlooking a terraced garden. This garden, spread along the slope leading to the Nive River, became a central element of the property.

Inside, the artist left a lasting imprint by intervening on walls, ceilings, furniture and huisseries. This work, combining art and architecture, makes the Mokopeïta House a unique testimony to the fusion between historical heritage and artistic creation. The house, accompanied by an outbuilding, was classified as Historic Monument by decree of 31 December 2008, thus protecting its entirety, including the terraced garden.

Today, the Mokopeïta House embodies a rich cultural heritage, where 17th century history dialogues with the aesthetic innovations of the 20th century. Its eclectic architecture and interior decoration, marked by the intervention of André Trébuchet, make it an emblematic place of Basque and Aquitaine heritage. The accuracy of its location, noted as satisfactory, allows us to envisage visits or in-depth studies of this singular monument.

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