Hotel Belvédère du Rayon Vert
Baille's art deco building, the Hotel Belvedere du Rayon Vert
The Belvédère du Rayon Vert was a hotel in Cerbère, France, designed in the art deco style by the Perpignan architect, Léon Baille, and built between 1928 and 1932. It has the overall appearance of a ship. It had its own cinema and a tennis court on the roof. It closed in 1983.[1]
In 1987, the building was protected under the list of historic monuments (inscription).[1] Part of the building has been brought back into use as apartments, with some original features. The building is open to visitors most afternoons.
References
- 1 2 "Le <<Belvédère du Rayon Vert>>". Ministère de la Culture et de la Communication (in French). Retrieved 31 October 2015.
External links
- Ministry of Culture listing for ancien hôtel Belvédère du Rayon vert (French)
- Ministry of Culture photos
Coordinates: 42°26′38″N 3°10′03″E / 42.4439°N 3.1674°E
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