Hôtel de Chenizot

Hôtel de Chenizot is a private residence on Rue Saint-Louis-en-l'Île on Île Saint-Louis in Paris with an ornate facade and decorative balcony. The building was designed by architect Pierre Vigné de Vigny and displays detailed architectural elements from the period of its renovation.

Jean-François Guyot de Chenizot acquired the property in 1719 and carried out extensive renovations that transformed a 17th-century residence into its present form. The house later served briefly as an episcopal residence when Archbishop Denys Affre lived there in 1846.

The mansion's name recalls a prominent owner from the 18th century and reflects the story of Île Saint-Louis, where wealthy families built their homes. Today visitors can observe the ornate facade from the street and get a sense of refined Parisian residential life from that era.

The building is now divided into private apartments and is not open to the public, but visitors can observe its architectural details from the street. The best view is from Rue Saint-Louis-en-l'Île, where you can take in the facade and balcony without obstruction.

French metaphysician and writer René Guénon lived in an apartment here from 1904 to 1930. These were formative years when he developed some of his most influential ideas.

Location: 4th arrondissement of Paris

GPS coordinates: 48.85210,2.35544

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:20