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The villa Alexandre is an iconic seaside villa located at 1 rue de Paris, in the commune of Touquet-Paris-Plage (Pas-de-Calais). Built in 1901 by architect Louis Holtet, it embodies the seaside architecture of the Belle Époque. Its initial structure was transformed around 1911 by architect Ferdinand Gombeau, who incorporated Art Nouveau elements, including ceramics, balconies and balustrades. The villa is distinguished by an angle turret, an architectural element that ensures the transition between its two main facades.

The facades and roofs of the Villa Alexandre were listed as historical monuments on 10 February 2005, recognizing their heritage value. This classification specifically protects the external elements, as mentioned in the registration order (cadastre AC 55). The villa illustrates the evolution of architectural styles at the turn of the 20th century, combining seaside tradition and Art Nouveau influences, characteristic of the seaside resorts in vogue at that time.

The location of the villa, in the heart of Touquet-Paris-Plage, a renowned seaside resort, reflects its role in the urbanization and beautification of the city at the beginning of the 20th century. At that time, the region, then booming in tourism, attracted a bourgeoisie in search of resorts, favoring the construction of luxurious secondary residences. The villa Alexandre, with its careful architectural details, bears witness to this social and economic dynamic, where architecture became a symbol of status and refinement.

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