Creole house · Saint-Denis
Maison Carrère
A Creole mansion on rue de Paris, now home to the tourist office. Documented from the early 19th century. Raphaël Carrère, a sugar merchant, bought it in 1905 and altered it by adding an upper floor. The house and garden reflect an urban Creole way of life.
Why it matters
An architectural landmark of rue de Paris in Saint-Denis; a way into understanding the Creole garden and home.
History
The house is documented from the early 19th century. Raphaël Carrère, a sugar merchant, bought it in 1905 and altered it, notably by adding an upper floor. Now used by the Saint-Denis tourist office, it is a landmark of rue de Paris and a witness to the Creole homes and gardens of the historic centre.
Sources (1)
- https://www.reunion.fr/offres/maison-carrere-la-saint-denis-fr-559766/
