Djenane Lakhdar, located among the country houses (diar el Fahs) of the Ottoman era, is a remarkable estate whose construction dates back to 1800-1820. This estate houses several residences, including the Palace Djanan Lakhdar, a monument that faithfully reproduces the forms of the douérate of the ancient Casbah. This palace is a true labyrinth of small ghoraf (rooms), arranged on a foqani (first level) and a basement. Access is via a s’qifa (atrium), which opens onto what is called ouast eddar. The palace is adorned with lace-like stucco that harmoniously decorates all the doors, bearing the mark of exceptional creators. The terrace, or el-s’tah, is protected by a sliding glass roof, although it is now corroded. Renovated in 1843, the palace is in the heart of a vast green space, adorned with a water jet, a fountain, and stables. Initially, it belonged to Ahmed Ben Mohamed Ben Zouaoui, originally from Médéa. Subsequently, the real estate, lands, and buildings were transferred to the Turkish dignitary Hafiz Dahmane Ben Ahmed, before being acquired by a wealthy family of winemakers, that of Frédéric Lung, originally from Saint-Dié in France. At that time, Djenane Lakhdar spanned 11 hectares, covering an area from the houses of El Hamma to those of El Madania, passing through Ruisseau. In 1954, Mrs. Lung bequeathed the palace to the Red Cross. Later, it became the home of the writer Mouloud Feraoun, until his assassination in 1962. After independence, in 1963, the palace was elevated by decree to the rank of guest house of the Presidency of the Republic, a status it retained until 1980.
Djenane Lakhdar, located among the country houses (diar el Fahs) of the Ottoman era, is a remarkable estate whose construction dates back to 1800-1820. This estate houses several residences, including the Palace Djanan Lakhdar, a monument that faithfully reproduces the forms of the douérate of the ancient Casbah. This palace is a true labyrinth of small ghoraf (rooms), arranged on a foqani (first level) and a basement. Access is via a s’qifa (atrium), which opens onto what is called ouast eddar. The palace is adorned with lace-like stucco that harmoniously decorates all the doors, bearing the mark of exceptional creators. The terrace, or el-s’tah, is protected by a sliding glass roof, although it is now corroded. Renovated in 1843, the palace is in the heart of a vast green space, adorned with a water jet, a fountain, and stables. Initially, it belonged to Ahmed Ben Mohamed Ben Zouaoui, originally from Médéa. Subsequently, the real estate, lands, and buildings were transferred to the Turkish dignitary Hafiz Dahmane Ben Ahmed, before being acquired by a wealthy family of winemakers, that of Frédéric Lung, originally from Saint-Dié in France. At that time, Djenane Lakhdar spanned 11 hectares, covering an area from the houses of El Hamma to those of El Madania, passing through Ruisseau. In 1954, Mrs. Lung bequeathed the palace to the Red Cross. Later, it became the home of the writer Mouloud Feraoun, until his assassination in 1962. After independence, in 1963, the palace was elevated by decree to the rank of guest house of the Presidency of the Republic, a status it retained until 1980.
