Summary
The Bastide de la Guillermy is a historic bastide in Les Aygalades, a neighbourhood in the 15th arrondissement of Marseille, France. It was built in the 17th century, making it one of the oldest buildings in Marseille.
| Bastide de la Guillermy | |
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| Town or city | Marseille |
| Country | France |
| Coordinates | 43°21′28″N 5°21′48″E / 43.3578°N 5.3633°E |
| Completed | 17th century |
History edit
In 1689, the de Guillermy family acquired the land (which formerly belonged to the 16th century poet Jean de La Ceppède) and built the bastide shortly after.[1][2] It is one of the oldest buildings in Marseille.[1] Over the next few centuries, the family hosted Paul Barras and later Princess Françoise of Orléans.[1] The bastide was subsequently purchased by the Savin family.[1]
By 1941, the bastide was owned by Mr Rousset, who rented it to the police.[1] Meanwhile, the Nazi invaders began the construction of the A7 autoroute near the bastide.[1]
The bastide was acquired by the French state in 1957.[1] It was home to the French police until 2004.[1]
In 2009, the French state suggested turning the empty bastide into temporary housing for Romani people.[1] The project was abandoned due to protests.[1] In 2011, the bastide was listed for sale.[1]
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