Hôtel de Chimay, Private mansion at Quai Malaquais, 6th arrondissement of Paris, France.
Description
The Hôtel de Chimay is a classical French mansion on the Quai Malaquais with stone facades and symmetrically arranged windows typical of 17th-century residences. The building spans multiple stories and displays the craftsmanship characteristic of its era.
History
The original structure dates to 1635 when it was first built as the Hôtel de La Bazinière. Architect François Mansart substantially redesigned it between 1653 and 1658 for royal treasurer Macé Bertrand.
Culture
The name comes from the Chimay family who occupied the mansion in the 1700s and were known art patrons. The rooms still display their refined taste through elegant proportions and ornamental details.
Practical
The building now houses part of the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts and is used primarily for art education and cultural events. Check ahead to see if interior access is available, as it remains an active school building.
Did you know?
Charles Le Brun and André Le Nôtre collaborated on the interior decorations during the mansion's period under the Duke of Bouillon's ownership. This partnership between two leading artists of the time made it a masterwork of French spatial design.
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