Le Palais du Peyrou
Le Palais du Peyrou, Private mansion in Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
The mansion exhibits a symmetrical facade with two floors, featuring tall windows, decorative stonework, and a central entrance marked by columns.
Built between 1765 and 1771 for Pierre-Alexandre DuPeyrou, the mansion became a center for intellectual exchanges with philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
The interior contains original faience stoves from the Frisching Manufactory in Bern and period furniture that displays 18th-century Swiss craftsmanship.
The palace functions as a restaurant and ceremonial venue, offering visitors access to several historical rooms during regular opening hours.
The mansion's first owner funded the publication of Rousseau's complete works and stored numerous original manuscripts in the municipal library.
Location: Neuchâtel
Part of: list of cultural properties in Neuchâtel
Address: Avenue Du Peyrou 1–3, 2000 Neuchâtel 2000
GPS coordinates: 46.99394,6.93349
Latest update: March 4, 2025 11:44
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