Hotel Belvédère du Rayon Vert

Baille's art deco building, the Hotel Belvedere du Rayon Vert

The Belvédère du Rayon Vert was a hotel in Cerbère, France, designed in the art deco style by the Perpignan architect, Léon Baille, and built between 1928 and 1932. It has the overall appearance of a ship. It has its own cinema, and a tennis court on the roof.

In 2002, the building was added to the supplementary list of historic monuments. Part of the building has been brought back into use as apartments, with some original features. The building is open to visitors most afternoons.

References

• (French) "Le <<Belvédère du Rayon Vert>>". Ministère de la Culture et de la Communication. http://www.culture.gouv.fr/culture/inventai/itiinv/archixx/pann/p39.htm. Retrieved 2008-01-01.