Registration Historic Monument 14 décembre 1989 (≈ 1989)
Protection of facades, roofs, terraces and remains.
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Heritage classified
Façades and roofs of the villa, including all the terraces and stairs leading to it; fireplace of the living room, fireplace of the dining room, large inside staircase; the grounds of the park and the forty-three remains of the Tuileries it contains (Box AM 45): inscription by order of 14 December 1989
Origin and history
Villa Magali is a historical monument located in the Valescure district of Saint-Raphaël, in the Var department. It is distinguished by its architecture and its protected elements, including facades, roofs, terraces, stairs, as well as interior fireplaces and a large staircase. The villa park also houses forty-three remains from the Tuileries, adding a particular heritage dimension to this site.
The villa was listed as a Historic Monument by order of 14 December 1989. This protection applies specifically to facades, roofs, terraces, stairs, fireplaces in the living room and dining room, as well as the floor of the park and its remains. The villa is now a private property, and its access to the public is not clearly specified in the available sources.
Saint-Raphaël, located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, is a city marked by a rich architectural and historical heritage. The villas in this region, often built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, reflect the influence of elites and artists attracted by the Mediterranean climate. These residences, like Villa Magali, bear witness to the importance of tourism and resorts in local development.
The presence of remains of the Tuileries in the park of the villa suggests a link to Parisian history, although the details of their acquisition or installation are not specified. These elements add symbolic and historical value to the site, making it both a local and a national place of memory.
The location of the villa, on Avenue des Mimosas, is characteristic of the residential areas of Saint-Raphaël, where urban planning and architecture reflect an era of prosperity and attraction for the French Riviera. The accuracy of the location is assessed as fair, which may indicate minor uncertainties about its exact location.
Finally, Villa Magali, as a private property, illustrates the challenges of preserving the historical heritage in France, where the management and access to these places often depend on their current owners. Its classification as Historic Monument, however, provides legal protection for its most remarkable elements.
