Maison carrée d'Arlac, Neoclassical folly in Mérignac, France.
The Maison carrée d'Arlac features a rectangular structure with a Corinthian colonnade on its southern facade and a double-height rotunda salon beneath a painted dome.
Built between 1785 and 1789 by architect Jean-Baptiste Dufart for Samuel Charles Peixotto, a Portuguese-born Jewish banker who commissioned this Palladian-style residence.
The building served multiple purposes throughout its existence, including as a military hospital during World War I and later became a protected historical monument in 1983.
The surrounding park, located on Allée des Fontaniles, opens daily from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM in winter and extends until 8:30 PM during summer months.
The circular gallery above the rotunda salon contains a concealed staircase and was specifically designed to accommodate musicians performing for gatherings below.
Location: Mérignac
Architects: Jean-Baptiste Dufart
GPS coordinates: 44.82806,-0.62278
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45
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