Blue Mansion

The Blue House

The Angers audio-guided tour invites you to look up at the Blue House, whose top is adorned with a brilliant blue. Decorated with magnificent mosaics, it is among the rare examples of Art Deco architecture in the city.

An Art Deco jewel

The Blue House was built from 1927 to 1929 on the initiative of Gabriel Cretaux, a businessman and director of the Hotel d'Anjou. He brought together two talents: the Angevin architect Roger Jusserand and the mosaicist Isidore Odorico, a recognised master of Art Deco mosaic. Built in reinforced concrete over eight levels, with shops on the ground floor, it marks a turning point in Angevin architecture.

What there is to see

The top of the building stands out for its shimmering blue mosaics, Odorico's signature, which catch the light and give the Blue House its name and its sparkle. It is a major example of Art Deco in Angers, to be admired by looking up from the crossroads it dominates, in the heart of the city.

Practical information

The Blue House is at a crossroads in the centre of Angers. A residential and commercial building, it can be seen from the street by looking up at its top; the interior is not open to visitors. It is a quick stop, appreciated by Art Deco enthusiasts, during the walk.

Who made the mosaics of the Blue House ?

The mosaicist Isidore Odorico, master of Art Deco mosaic, with the architect Roger Jusserand, between 1927 and 1929.

Why is it called the Blue House ?

Because of the blue mosaics that adorn the top of the building and give it its characteristic sparkle.