Fontfroide mansion, Private mansion in Nîmes, France

The Fontfroide mansion stands at 14 rue de l'Aspic in Nîmes. Its street facade is ordinary, but the courtyard holds a staircase on four columns with a split core and stone balusters, probably by Jacques Cubizol, one of the masters of works of the city hall. The courtyard is ringed by curving stone balconies with turned balusters.

The house was built in the 17th century during a period of wealth in Nîmes that spurred construction of grand residences. It received official protection as a historical monument in 1949.

The courtyard staircase, set on four columns with a split core and stone balusters, was the showpiece of a merchant's house. Jacques Mourier, a silk merchant, bought the badly damaged hôtel in 1695 and rebuilt its facade to meet street alignment rules. The building has been listed as a monument historique since 1949.

The building operates as a private home and visitors can only view it from the exterior along rue de l'Aspic. Its central location makes it easy to reach when exploring the city.

The interior staircase is frequently overlooked by passersby but represents construction techniques from the 17th century that are rarely seen elsewhere in the region. It stands as a key reference for understanding this architectural style in the area.