Le Typhonium villa, Egyptian Revival villa in Wissant, France.
The brick and cement villa features a monumental gate inspired by the entrance of Denderah temple, with terraces overlooking the dunes.
Architect Edmond De Vigne constructed the villa in 1891 for painters Adrien Demont and Virginie Demont-Breton, with an expansion completed in 1911.
A relief sculpture on the 1911 extension depicts the owner's family in Egyptian costumes, incorporating elements of lotus and papyrus decorations.
The facades and terraces received protection status as historical monuments in 1985, establishing guidelines for preservation and maintenance.
Interior Neo-Flemish woodwork decorations were destroyed during World War II, while the exterior structure maintains its original Egyptian Revival elements.
Location: Wissant
Architects: Edmond De Vigne
Architectural style: Egyptian Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 50.88196,1.66135
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43
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