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The Malouinière Le Valmarin is an iconic 18th century residence located in Saint-Malo, Ille-et-Vilaine. Built in the 1720s, it is distinguished by its classical architecture, with a symmetrical rectangular building, exposed stone facades covered with a white coating, and a four-paned roof. Its central forebody offers a view of a park of 4,000 m2, decorated with century-old trees and a water room, typical of French gardens. It is the only urban malouinière transformed into a hotel, preserving original elements such as marble fireplaces, panelling and floors in geometric patterns.

The interior organization reflects the typology of classic malouinières: a ground floor interconnected with vestibule, decorated corridor and wooden staircase, while the floor distributes rooms and attices under a sophisticated structure. The noble materials, such as the granite of the Chausey Islands for the doors or the marble of the chimneys, underline its status as an easy residence. The park, closed and structured in terraces, revolves around an alley leading to the house, crossing well preserved commons.

Acquired in 1980 by Mayor Marcel Plancher to be converted into a hotel, the malouinière was partially classified as a historic monument in 2013, protecting its facades, roofs, gate, courtyard and garden. Its history illustrates the adaptation of the Malouin aristocratic heritage to contemporary uses, while preserving the architectural and landscape features of the 18th century. The property remains today managed by a private company, perpetuating its legacy between historical memory and hotel function.

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