Hôtel de Choiseul-Praslin, Private mansion in 6th arrondissement of Paris, France.
Description
The Hôtel de Choiseul-Praslin is a private mansion in the 6th arrondissement featuring baroque architecture with ornate facades and Louis XV-style interior spaces. Its protected elements include courtyard facades, reception halls, multiple salons, and a neo-gothic chapel.
History
The mansion was built in 1732 by architect Sulpice Gaubier for the Countess of Choiseul. A major renovation occurred in 1876 under architect Eugène Rouyer's direction.
Culture
The mansion served as headquarters for the French National Savings Bank and later hosted the Postal Museum, roles that shaped its importance in Parisian cultural life. These institutional uses left their mark on how locals and visitors perceive this aristocratic residence.
Practical
The mansion is not open to regular visitors and can only be viewed from outside. You can appreciate its baroque architecture and ornate facades from the street.
Did you know?
The interior blends multiple architectural styles spanning centuries, incorporating neo-gothic, neo-renaissance, and baroque elements unified through painted and sculpted ornaments. This stylistic mix makes the decoration a fascinating record of changing tastes during its transformations.
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