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The Villa Les Sourires, located in Dunkirk in the Hauts-de-France, is a historical monument built between 1893 and 1895, according to the testimonies of one of its owners. This 4th quarter of the 19th century building is distinguished by its eclectic architecture, marked by a bulbic tower covered with slate and synthetic roofs for adjacent houses. Its location on the Sea dyke and the Rue du Maréchal-Foch makes it a visible heritage element of the Dunkerquois seafront.

The villa was inscribed in the Historical Monuments by order of 20 December 1988, specifically protecting its facades and roofs. The materials used, such as slate or synthetic coatings, reflect the construction techniques of the late nineteenth century. Although the sources do not specify its initial use, its style and location suggest a bourgeois residential vocation, typical of the seaside villas of the time.

The available coordinates place the villa at 51-53 dyke of Mer, with a geographical precision deemed "very satisfactory" (note 8/10). No information is provided on its current accessibility (visits, rentals, etc.), but its status as a protected monument guarantees its preservation. Photographs, such as that of Pichasso licensed under Creative Commons, document its current state, while highlighting its integration into the Dunkerquois urban landscape.

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