Maison à chapeau de gendarme
Historic site and monumentPresentation
This atypical house has been painted and photographed many times since the 19th century.
The “Maison à chapeau de gendarme” was built in the 18th century. It is recognisable for its the folded fretted gable and wrought-iron balcony.
In 1963, Gilles Grangier filmed the comedy “La cuisine au beurre” here, starring French actors Fernandel and Bourvil.
It housed an eel smokehouse on the ground floor for at least a hundred years.
The interior is not open to visitors.
In 1963, Gilles Grangier filmed the comedy “La cuisine au beurre” here, starring French actors Fernandel and Bourvil.
It housed an eel smokehouse on the ground floor for at least a hundred years.
The interior is not open to visitors.
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General information
- Parking :
- Parking nearby
- Environments :
- In centre of town
- Town location
- In the old centre
- Services :
- Pets welcome
- Style :
- Classical
- Period :
- 18th C
Services, Tours, Activities and entertainment
- Environments :
- Close to a public transportation
- Pier within 500 m
- Historical patrimony :
- Historic patrimony
- House
Contact
Maison à chapeau de gendarme
1 quai Poterne
LÎle
13500
Martigues
Phone : 04 42 10 82 95
Tarifs
Free of charge.

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Maison à chapeau de gendarme
1 quai Poterne
LÎle
13500
Martigues
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 43.405149
Longitude : 5.053047
Marseille Provence: Airport / Aerodrome 20 km
Martigues Lavéra station: Railway station at 4 km
Martigues Lavéra station: Railway station at 4 km
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