Hôtel de Vendôme

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Hôtel de Vendôme, Private mansion in 6th arrondissement, Paris, France.

The Hôtel de Vendôme stands at 60 Boulevard Saint-Michel, featuring architectural elements characteristic of early 18th-century French design with distinctive facades and roofs.

Built in 1707 by architect Jean-Baptiste Alexandre Le Blond for Antoine de La Porte, the mansion underwent significant expansions between 1840 and 1866 under different architects.

The building houses the École Nationale Supérieure des Mines and the Musée de Minéralogie, combining educational functions with architectural preservation.

The property received monument historique inscrit status on September 21, 1994, protecting its 18th-century structure and 19th-century architectural additions.

During the mid-18th century, the 5th Duke of Chaulnes maintained an extensive library and conducted scientific experiments within the mansion's walls.

Location: 6th arrondissement of Paris

Inception: 1707

Architects: Jean-Baptiste Alexandre Le Blond

Address: 1 Place Vendôme

GPS coordinates: 48.84495,2.33919

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:49

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