Historical Monument 31 décembre 1992 (≈ 1992)
Registration of the house and its annexes.
1ère moitié du XXe siècle
Construction of the villa
Construction of the villa 1ère moitié du XXe siècle (≈ 2007)
Period between the two wars, typical architectural style.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
House with annexes (Box BP 66): Registration by order of 31 December 1992
Origin and history
This villa, located on Didier Hill in Fort-de-France, is one of the first colonial homes built in this residential area. Its architecture, including appendices such as an independent kitchen, a water room, stables and a garage in Tilbury, reflects the domestic uses of the time. Materials and layout, such as openwork partitions and historic tiles, are emblematic of the Antillean houses of the first half of the 20th century, particularly during the inter-war period.
The villa was listed as a Historical Monument by order of 31 December 1992, including the house and its annexes (cadastre BP 66). This ranking underlines its heritage importance, both for its architectural style and for its role in the urban history of Fort-de-France. The precise location, at 43 rue du Professeur-Raymond-Garcin, confirms its anchoring in the Martinic residential landscape of the time.
The interior elements, such as decorative tiles and working partitions, illustrate the influence of local traditions and climate adaptations unique to the West Indies. These features, combined with the available annexes, reveal a spatial organization designed for the comfort and social practices of the colonial elite of the time. The villa thus bears witness to a pivotal period in the architectural and social evolution of Martinique.
