Acquisition of land 1902 (≈ 1902)
Georges Morinet buys the plots for the villa.
1907
Construction of the villa
Construction of the villa 1907 (≈ 1907)
Directed by Ménard and Le Bot.
4 mai 2017
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 4 mai 2017 (≈ 2017)
Official registration and 20th Century Heritage label.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The following elements composing the villa Jeannette, located 98 boulevard des Anglais, according to the right-of-way delimited by a red line on the plan attached to the decree: the facades and roofs of the villa, the gate, the gate, the fence wall bordering the boulevard des Anglais (Box MN 772): inscription by order of 4 May 2017
Key figures
Georges Morinet - Sponsor
Nantes photographer, owner of the villa.
Ferdinand Ménard - Architect
Co-conceptor of the villa Jeannette.
Émile Le Bot - Architect
Co-conceptor of the villa Jeannette.
Origin and history
Villa Jeannette is a house built in 1907 in Nantes, 98 boulevard des Anglais, in the Breil-Barberie district. It was designed by architects Ferdinand Ménard and Émile Le Bot for photographer Georges Morinet. Its architecture combines neo-gothic elements (dissymetry, overflowing gables, stair turret) and Art Nouveau influences, visible in the gazebo and plant or animal sculptures.
The villa is inspired by beach resort villas, including those in La Baule, with picturesque details such as polychromy of materials, balconies and bowl-window. Its decor, marked by Art Nouveau, makes it a unique example in the region, although comparable to contemporary villas in Nancy. It was listed as a historical monument on May 4, 2017 and labeled "Twentieth Century Heritage".
The project was initiated in 1902 by Georges Morinet and his wife, who acquired plots to build their residence. The architects, then associated for projects at La Baule, incorporated constructive elements typical of the secondary residences of the period, while adding a distinctive Art Nouveau ornamentation. The villa is now protected for its facades, roofs, gate, gate and fence wall.
