Pavillon de Marsan, Palace pavilion in 1st arrondissement, France
The Pavillon de Marsan stands at the northwestern corner of the Louvre Palace, featuring a distinct copper-winged lion above its southern pediment.
Originally constructed in 1664 by Louis Le Vau, the pavilion underwent reconstruction from 1874 to 1879 following destruction during the Paris Commune of 1871.
Eight pediments with allegorical sculptures decorate the pavilion, including works by Gabriel Thomas representing Astronomy and Frédéric-Louis-Désiré Bogino depicting Peace.
The Pavillon de Marsan houses the Musée des Arts Décoratifs and its library, which opened their doors to visitors in 1904 and 1905 respectively.
The pavilion received its name from Marie Louise de Rohan, known as Madame de Marsan, who maintained an apartment there during the 18th century.
Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1664
Architects: Louis Le Vau, Charles Percier Bassant, Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine, Hector-Martin Lefuel
Part of: Richelieu Wing, Louvre Palace, Tuileries Palace
GPS coordinates: 48.86341,2.33234
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44
Musée des Arts Décoratifs
109 m
Les Arts décoratifs
83 m
Musée de la mode et du textile
83 m
River
174 m
Carrousel Garden
158 m
Musée de la Publicité
82 m
La Baigneuse aux bras levés
170 m
Hôtel de Brionne
76 m
Bibliothèque des Arts décoratifs
10 m
La Montagne
170 m
La Nuit
170 m
The Three Graces
170 m
Pomone
170 m
Flore
170 m
L'Hommage à Cézanne
170 m
L'Été
170 m
La Fortune
109 m
Monument to Jules Ferry
96 m
Nymph
157 m
La Nymphe
135 m
Retour de chasse
64 m
Tiger Pinning down a Crocodile
120 m
Île-de-France by Aristide Maillol
171 m
Aile de Marsan
57 m
Grande roue des Tuileries
113 m
Lit de parade de Valtesse de la Bigne
109 m
Aile Nord
110 m
Small north round basin
132 mReviews
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