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| The garçonnière at Houmas House |
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garçonnière is a bachelor’s quarters or apartment. In Southern plantation homes, particularly those in Louisiana, the
garçonnière is a detached building near the main house. A young man in his late teen years would occupy the
garçonnière prior to marrying. This allowed him some degree of privacy and autonomy while still providing him the benefit of home and family (and staff). The
garçonnière at Houmas house is particularly attractive and is an excellent example of this by-gone architectural phenomenon.
