Hôpital Richaud

Hôpital Richaud is a former royal hospital complex in Versailles featuring pale yellow facades arranged across multiple buildings around a central courtyard. The renovated site now contains residential units, commercial spaces, and public gardens all connected through an integrated network of pedestrian walkways.

The site originated in 1636 as Maison de la charité under Louis XIII, with the hospital buildings constructed from 1781 to 1859 by architect Charles François Darnaudin. The extended construction period over nearly 80 years shaped the final form of the complex.

The former chapel is now Espace Richaud, an exhibition center hosting art shows and cultural events throughout the year. You can see how this religious space has been repurposed to serve the local community with contemporary cultural activities.

The complex is easy to navigate through its network of public pedestrian paths and open accessible areas. You can freely explore the gardens and connected walkways at your own pace throughout the site.

The hospital operated until 1981, remained dormant for years, and underwent complete redesign in 2015 to become a mixed-use space. You can see how this transformation preserved the original architectural details while introducing new residential and commercial functions.