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The villa Les Pommiers is an iconic building located in Pléneuf-Val-André, Côtes-d'Armor department, Brittany. Built in 1927 by architect Pol Abraham, it embodies the international style, specifically its version known as "Paquebot". This architectural style, marked by clean lines and an aesthetic inspired by ocean vessels, develops in the inter-war period, reflecting bold and functional modernity. The villa is now recognized as a major architectural testimony of this period, benefiting from the label "Heritage of the twentieth century".

The villa was partially protected in respect of historical monuments, with an order dated 8 August 1995 specifically covering its facades and roofs. This official recognition underlines its heritage importance and its role in the history of modern architecture in Brittany. Located on avenue Jean-Richepin, it is part of a seaside and residential context, typical of the Breton coastal resorts that developed at the beginning of the 20th century, attracting a bourgeoisie in search of resorts.

The "Paquebot" style adopted by Pol Abraham for this villa is characterized by geometric shapes, bandeau windows, terraces and balconies evoking the bridges of transatlantic ships. This architectural current, born in the 1920s, symbolizes a break with traditional styles and an opening to an industrial and functional aesthetic. The Villa Les Pommiers is a particularly well-preserved example, illustrating the influence of European avant-gardes on the French coast.

Although information about its original use or original owners is scarce in available sources, the villa remains a marker of the evolution of lifestyles and architectural aspirations of the time. Its inscription among historical monuments and its label "Twentieth Century Heritage" make it a place of interest for lovers of modern architecture and local history.

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