Hôtel Le Peletier de Saint-Fargeau

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Hôtel Le Peletier de Saint-Fargeau, Private mansion in Marais district, Paris, France

The mansion features ten bays on the garden facade and a central pavilion adorned with a pediment depicting Saturn holding a scythe.

Architect Pierre Bullet constructed this residence between 1688 and 1692 for Michel Le Peletier de Souzy, a State Councillor and Finance Inspector.

The mansion contains one of France's earliest cast iron central staircases and a Louis XIV salon decorated with white and gold woodwork.

The building currently functions as part of the Musée Carnavalet, displaying collections related to Parisian history through different periods.

The orangery section includes thirteen windows and features a pediment with a relief of truth designed by sculptor Laurent Magnier.

Location: Quartier des Archives

Architects: Pierre Bullet

GPS coordinates: 48.85790,2.36342

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47

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