Hôtel de Castries, Private mansion in 7th arrondissement of Paris, France.
The Hotel de Castries stands at 72 Rue de Varenne, displaying a U-shaped structure with two distinct wings surrounding a central courtyard.
During the French Revolution, authorities seized this mansion from its owners and assigned it to the Ministry of War, marking its transition to government use.
The mansion represents French aristocratic residential architecture with its grand reception rooms, ornate decorations, and formal garden layout from the 18th century.
The building currently functions as the office of the Government Spokesman and houses various administrative departments of the French government.
Architect Joseph-Antoine Froelicher transformed the mansion between 1843 and 1863, creating the distinctive facade and interior layouts visible today.
Location: 7th arrondissement of Paris
Architects: Joseph-Antoine Froelicher
GPS coordinates: 48.85522,2.31926
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43
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