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AN HOMAGE TO JULES VERNE FOR . DESIGN PLANNING
FOR . design planning unveils the magic of L ’ Île Mystérieuse , where the story of a Jules Verne enthusiast unfolds . After having unearthed over 300 artifacts from auctions and estate sales over the years , the client dreamed of opening a museum where his collection could be displayed .
A real estate opportunity presented itself that allowed the client to convert his dream into reality , and to share his passion for all things Jules Verne with local and visiting tourists . To do so , he created an entire ecosystem around the museum , adding a restaurantlounge and boutique . The result is Île Mystérieuse , named after the Jules Verne novel ( The Mysterious Island ) detailing the tragic end of his famous Captain Nemo .
This Île Mystérieuse is anchored in a 20th-century building nicknamed the Blue House , to which a new glass extension has been added . The house ’ s doors , windows , and roof were completely renovated , while its stone walls and fireplaces were preserved and restored to their original state .