Palais Beauvryé

Palais Beauvryé was a city palace located between Pariser Platz and the River Spree, showcasing architectural features characteristic of 18th-century Prussian noble residences. The building occupied a prominent position in Berlin's urban landscape near the river.

Prussian Major General Bernhard von Beauvryé built the palace between 1735 and 1737 on land gifted to him by Friedrich Wilhelm I. After completion, the structure changed hands several times and eventually served diplomatic purposes in the 19th century.

The palace became the French Embassy in 1835 and remained the diplomatic representation of France in Prussia until World War II.

The original building no longer exists today, having been destroyed by bombing in 1943 and demolished around 1960. The site is now part of Berlin's modern urban area near Pariser Platz.

Despite its name, the Beauvryé family never resided in the palace, selling it immediately after completion in 1737 to banker David Splitgerber. This quick sale suggests the property served primarily as a financial investment rather than a family home.

Location: Berlin-Mitte

Inception: 1737

GPS coordinates: 52.51700,13.37920

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:24