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The villa Quo Vadis, located in Dunkirk, is a building built at the hinge of the 19th and 20th centuries, between 1894 and 1905. It embodies the seaside architecture of the era, marked by carefully crafted decorative elements such as an Art Nouveau-style carpentry oriel. Its location near the seafront reflects the enthusiasm of this period for coastal secondary residences, destined for a bourgeoisie in search of resorts.

The building is the work of architect Jules Potier, whose name remains associated with this architectural project. The villa was partially protected under the Historical Monuments by a decree of 6 December 1988, specifically covering its facade and roof on street. This ranking highlights its heritage interest, linked to its style and historical context, in a region that was then booming tourism.

Available sources, such as the Merimée and Monumentum base, precisely locate the villa at the 75 dyke of Mer, in Dunkirk (Northern Department). Although its GPS location is considered "passable" (note 5/10), its administrative address and Insee code (59183) confirm its anchoring in the Dunkerquois urban landscape. No information is provided on its current access to the public or its contemporary use.

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