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Designed by Léon Baille between 1928 and 1932, this unique building is a masterpiece of the ‘Paquebot’ style, an architectural movement inspired by the maritime world. Commissioned by Jean Deléon, manager of the buffet at Cerbère station, it welcomed international travellers forced to stop over whilst travelling between the French and Spanish rail networks.
Set on a triangular plot, this four-storey reinforced concrete building is striking for its resemblance to a stationary ship: rounded ends, walkways reminiscent of decks, and a roof terrace topped with a ‘funnel’. The interior, equally inspired by the sea, extends this atmosphere of suspended travel. Now disused, the building remains a powerful testament to the architectural audacity of the 20th century.
Visits are available at 10.00, by booking only.
