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Despite its splendor, Marmillion's grand project proved financially burdensome. The expense of construction and maintenance accumulated rapidly, and by the time the mansion was completed, debt was mounting. According to family legend, Marmillion’s son, Valsin, reportedly exclaimed about the home's cost: “sans fruscins,” a French Creole phrase meaning “without a penny,” signifying total financial depletion. This nickname, translating to "San Frocquin" in local slang, became the mansion’s enduring moniker.