Hôtel Pillet-Will, Private mansion in Faubourg-Saint-Honoré, Paris, France.
The Hôtel Pillet-Will is a private mansion in Faubourg-Saint-Honoré with Neo-Louis XV styling located at 31 rue du Faubourg-Saint-Honoré in the 8th arrondissement. The building preserves its original street-facing facade and displays elegant architectural details characteristic of its era.
The mansion was built in 1887 for Count Frédéric Pillet-Will, a regent of the Bank of France. The site had an earlier history as Hôtel Marbeuf from 1718 onward, reflecting the property's long development.
The building now houses the Japanese Ambassador's residence in France, embodying diplomatic ties between the two nations. This diplomatic function shapes how the place appears and functions within the neighborhood.
The mansion sits near the Champs-Élysées and is accessible by metro stations Miromesnil and Concorde on lines 1, 8, and 12. Visitors should note this is a private residence with limited public access.
The monumental entrance door received historical monument status in 1927, making it separately protected. The interior was fitted with modern curtain walls designed by Jean Prouvé in 1967, blending traditional architecture with contemporary design.
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