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Dinzey House, called Le Brigantin, is an iconic building located in Gustavia, on the island of Saint Barthélemy. Dating from the 1st quarter of the 19th century, it was one of the few houses to survive the great fire of 2 March 1852. Its architecture and exceptional state of conservation, both inside and outside, testify to its historic and heritage importance.

The house, as well as its fence wall, gardens, terraced courtyard and outbuildings, have been protected under the Historic Monuments since 17 April 1990. This protection covers the whole area, emphasizing its architectural and historical character. The careful restoration undertaken by its current owner, also an honorary consul of Sweden, has helped preserve this heritage in a remarkable state.

Dinzey House is a rare example of the civil architecture of Saint Barthélemy in the early 19th century. His survival at the fire of 1852, which ravaged much of Gustavia, made it a valuable testimony of that time. Today, it remains a symbol of local heritage, combining history and architectural preservation.

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