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The villa Les Mutins, located at 78 boulevard Daloz au Touquet-Paris-Plage, is an architectural project by Louis Quételart, built in 1925. It is distinguished by its two adjacent pinions forming a "M", stylistic signature of the architect, and by its recently restored blue colour. This villa served both as a residence and agency for Quételart, succeeding Villa Apple d'Api. It is representative of the English Arts and Crafts style, with a reinforced concrete structure and flat tile roof.

The villa is organized into two main units: the agency and the residence. Access is via a covered gate in the middle of the corner, leading to a garden. Inside, the lobby serves the kitchen, dining room, and the architect's office. An exhibition gallery, accessible via the adjacent street, leads to the employees' office and the waiting room. The floor consists of three bedrooms, a bathroom, and a drawing workshop accessible by a straight staircase.

Classified as a historic monument since 12 May 1997 for its facades and roofs, the Villa Les Mutins illustrates the influence of Quételart in the seaside architecture of the early twentieth century. Its rectangular plan and covered shooting balconies reflect a search for harmony between functionality and aesthetics. The villa is also mentioned in Modern Construction in 1928, highlighting its importance in the local architectural heritage.

The 'golden triangle' district, where it is located, is a prestigious residential area of the Touquet-Paris-Plage, close to the church and the town hall. The villa, with its bowl window and well-distributed spaces, bears witness to the adaptation of the Arts and Crafts principles to a growing seaside resort during the interwar period.

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