Villa Natacha, Neo-Basque and Art Nouveau villa in Biarritz, France
Villa Natacha is a residence built in 1907 combining Neo-Basque and Art Nouveau design, featuring English oak woodwork in its entrance hall and stained glass windows with stylized plants and birds. The interior includes hand-crafted fireplaces in flambed stoneware and ornate ironwork that decorate various spaces throughout the house.
The house was designed in 1907 by architects Henri Sauvage and Charles Sarazin and was originally called Leuba after its first owner, Parisian stockbroker Albert-Guillaume Leuba. It was renamed in 1924 by its then-owner Natacha Bralowski, whose name it still carries today.
The building mixes Basque regional styles with Art Nouveau decorative arts, creating a space where local identity and broader European trends meet. Visitors can see this blend reflected in every detail, from ironwork to stonework throughout the rooms.
The house sits on rue d'Espagne and is protected as a historical monument, meaning any renovation work needs official approval. Access to the interior may be limited, so check ahead before planning a visit.
The house passed into Venezuelan ownership before eventually being donated to the Bayonne diocese, shifting its role in the community. This journey reflects how the building became woven into Biarritz's social landscape.
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