Hôtel de Lamballe

Hôtel de Lamballe is a building in the 16th arrondissement of Paris that now houses the Turkish Embassy in France. The structure features classical architectural elements adapted for use as a diplomatic residence and office.

The building was constructed in the 17th century and originally belonged to the Princess de Lamballe, a close confidante of Marie Antoinette. After the French Revolution, the property changed hands several times and was substantially reconstructed in the early 20th century.

During the 19th century, the mansion operated as a psychiatric clinic where writers Gerard de Nerval and Guy de Maupassant received medical care.

The property is not open to the public as it functions as an official diplomatic residence. Visitors can view the building from the street but cannot access the interior or gardens due to security restrictions.

The complex was substantially redesigned in the 1920s with only an antique stone staircase from the original garden preserved from the initial construction. This historical staircase remains one of the few elements connecting the site to its earliest phases.

Location: Paris

GPS coordinates: 48.85486,2.28111

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:30