Monichon
Jolimont, Agnes Street 049 - Burchett
Date 1865, Builder Thomas Wright.
Owner Frances Monichon. Two brick cottages
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Jolimont, Agnes Street 049, Bourgoyne Cottage
Description:
Symmetrical, single storey, double fronted brick house, with cellars beneath. The front door opening is arched. The verandah has been added.
History:
François Monichon was born in Burgundy, or Bourgogne, France, hence the name he gave to his cottage. He arrived in Melbourne in 1855. He had been one of the chefs to Napoleon III and on arrival in Melbourne opened a restaurant in Flinders Lane and later moved to Flinders Street. He became chef-de-cuisine at the Melbourne Club then at Scott's Hotel.