Hôtel des Affaires étrangères et de la Marine
Hôtel des Affaires étrangères et de la Marine, Historic administrative building in central Versailles, France.
The 1762 structure, designed by Jean-Baptiste Berthier, features flat brick vaults throughout its construction to prevent fire hazards.
The 1783 Treaty of Paris, which concluded the American War of Independence, was negotiated within the walls of this building.
The ceremonial gallery, designed for diplomatic receptions, demonstrates the excellence of French diplomacy in the 18th century.
The municipal library of Versailles now operates in this building located at 5 rue de l'Indépendance-Américaine.
The archives contain 280 incunabula editions from revolutionary seizures, preserved in the library's historical collection.
Location: Versailles
Architects: Jean Baptiste Berthier
GPS coordinates: 48.80210,2.12101
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:49
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