Construction of the malouinière 1789 (≈ 1789)
Edification according to the classic model malouin.
13 juillet 2000
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 13 juillet 2000 (≈ 2000)
Home protection, terraces, mail and wall.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Malouinière, i.e.: the main house, the terraces of the garden, the mail with its neo-classical pavilion and the fence wall (Box DA 843, 1012): inscription by order of 13 July 2000
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Origin and history
The Malouinière de Rivasselou, located in Saint-Malo, Brittany, was built in 1789, at the end of the 18th century. This monument perfectly illustrates the architectural model of the malouinières, characteristic of the residences of rich shipowners and Malouin traders. The building consists of a central body housing noble rooms (living and dining room), framed by two pavilions below. The architecture, sober and symmetrical, is distinguished by the absence of superfluous decor, while the Louis XVI panelling on the ground floor was preserved, testifying to the refinement of the era.
The property is organized according to a clear separation between the courtyard and the garden, delimited by a fence wall. The garden includes terraces and an e-mail adorned with a neo-classical pavilion, elements now protected under the Historic Monuments. The inscription by decree of 13 July 2000 covers the main house, the terraces, the mail with its pavilion, as well as the fence wall. These characteristics reflect the social status of its owners, probably linked to the flourishing maritime trade of Saint-Malo at that time.
The Malouinière de Rivasselou is part of a historical context marked by the economic climax of Saint-Malo, a dynamic port where shipowners and traders built secondary residences to show their success. These malouinries, often located on the outskirts of the city, served as both resorts and power symbols. Their architecture, inspired by Parisian private hotels, however, adapted classical codes to local constraints, as evidenced by Rivasselou's decorative simplicity.
