Hôtel d'Aux, Neoclassical private mansion in Nantes, France.
The three-story Hôtel d'Aux displays seven windows per floor and features Corinthian pilasters flanking the openings along its limestone facade.
Built in 1770 for René Louis d'Aux, a plantation owner from Saint-Domingue, the mansion later served as German military headquarters during World War II.
The building represents the architectural transformation of Nantes in the 18th century, when wealthy citizens commissioned grand private residences to display their status.
Located at the intersection of Place du Maréchal-Foch and Rue Tournefort, the mansion maintains its position as a protected historical monument in central Nantes.
When construction finished, the owner attempted to pay architect Jean-Baptiste Ceineray additional fees due to the low costs, but Ceineray declined the extra payment.
Location: Nantes
Architects: Jean-Baptiste Ceineray
Architectural style: Neoclassicism
GPS coordinates: 47.21960,-1.55060
Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:00
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