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The house of Elisha Cusenier is a bourgeois house built at the end of the 19th century and completed at the beginning of the 20th century, located in the village of Etalans, in the Doubs department. Sponsored by Elisha Cusenier, head of the eponymous spirits company, she reflects the industrial prestige of her owner. Its architecture, in "T" design, includes a turret, a covered gallery, as well as Art Nouveau decorative elements such as ceramic friezes and floral stained glass windows, typical of this period of stylistic transition.

The house has been listed as historic monuments since 23 August 2013, protecting the entire building, including its gate fence and gate. The interiors feature ceilings decorated with painted hunting scenes and stained glass windows signed by Alphonse Gorgeon, a renowned glassmaker. These artistic details, combined with metal bodyguards and ceramic reliefs, illustrate the influence of the period's decorative arts on the private habitat of industrial elites.

Located along a village street, the house is distinguished by its gate and gate, architectural elements that underline its status as a prestigious residence. Although owned by a private company, its heritage inscription makes it a notable testimony of local history and Art Nouveau architecture in Burgundy-Franche-Comté. However, the accuracy of its geographical location remains poor (level 5/10), depending on available sources.

The historical context of its construction coincides with the industrial development of France at the Belle Époque, a period when business leaders like Elisha Cussenier mark their success with sumptuous residences. In the Doubs, a region turned to watchmaking, metallurgy and spirits, these houses symbolize both economic power and a pronounced taste for artistic innovations, as evidenced by the collaborations with glass craftsmen.

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