Hôtel Daviel, 18th-century private mansion in 2nd district, France
Hôtel Daviel is an 18th-century private residence with a structured facade featuring Ionic pilasters and decorative wrought-iron balconies. The carved panels adorning the metalwork were created by sculptor Jean-Michel Verdiguier.
The building was constructed between 1743 and 1747 by the Gerard brothers and initially served as a courthouse. After 1862 it transitioned to use as a city administration annex.
The facade features symbolic sculptural elements representing justice and civic values important to 18th-century Provence. These details reflect the ideals that shaped the building's original purpose and role in local governance.
The building connects to the Espace Bargemon and other city administrative offices through an underground passage built in 2006. This allows convenient access between municipal buildings without external detours.
Between 1875 and 1893 the building housed a medical school continuing the legacy of surgeon Jacques Daviel. Daviel worked in this region during the 1720 plague outbreak.
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