Hôtel de Courcy, Neoclassical private mansion Martenot Street, Rennes, France.
The Hôtel de Courcy is a neoclassical private mansion on Martenot Street in Rennes with three stories, its south facade featuring a Doric peristyle on the ground floor and an Ionic loggia on the upper story beneath a triangular pediment. The building has been adapted for use by the Regional Council of Brittany with renovated rooms for assemblies and administrative work.
Architect Louis-Guy Richelot designed this mansion and lived there from 1830 to 1842. The La Goublaye de Nantois family began substantial renovations starting in 1885 that transformed the building.
The interior decorations created by the Jobbé-Duval and Odorico workshops include mosaics, colored friezes, and gilded moldings that still frame the rooms used for official gatherings. These details reflect the craftsmanship that shaped how the space looks and feels today.
The building has served as the seat of the Regional Council since 1983 and can be viewed from outside, with its neoclassical facade clearly visible from Martenot Street. Visiting during the day allows you to see the architectural details and proportions more fully.
A grand ceremonial staircase connects the mansion to the garden while addressing the sloping terrain through decorated columns and an elaborate ceiling. The painted ceiling depicts Truth's triumph and stands as one of the most striking interior features.
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