Francia Great House, Colonial plantation house in Saint George, Barbados.
Francia Great House stands on a wooded hillside near Gun Hill Signal Station, featuring a triple-arched entrance and enclosed upper balcony with coral stone walls.
Built between 1910 and 1913 by French settler René Mourraille after his marriage to a Barbadian, the estate focused on growing yams and sweet potatoes instead of sugar.
The architecture combines French design elements with Barbadian coral stone craftsmanship, Demerara windows, and Brazilian wood paneling throughout the structure.
The property now operates as Providence Elementary School, making educational use of its historical spaces and surrounding terraced gardens since 2007.
The house contains a collection of antique mahogany furniture and West Indian maps from the early 16th century within its French-influenced interior.
GPS coordinates: 13.14430,-59.56549
Latest update: March 9, 2025 18:46
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