Hôtel d'Aumont, Private mansion in Marais, France.
The Hôtel d'Aumont is a private mansion in the Marais district with a three-story facade adorned with stone carvings, ribbons, garlands, and masks. The building showcases baroque architectural features and now serves as an administrative courthouse.
Michel-Antoine Scarron commissioned architect Louis Le Vau to build this residence in 1644, and the Duke of Aumont later expanded it. The mansion underwent several transformations before becoming a courthouse.
The interior salons display artworks from French masters, including paintings by Simon Vouet and Charles Le Brun depicting classical mythology.
The mansion is located on rue de Jouy near the Pont Marie metro station, making it easy to reach. Access to the interior is limited since it functions as a courthouse, but the facade is visible from the street and worth viewing during a walk through the neighborhood.
A painted wooden ceiling in the Salle aux Poutres lay hidden beneath stucco decorations for centuries until it was rediscovered in 1949. This concealed layer of artistry reveals how baroque interiors were transformed and modified over time.
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