Hôtel de Langeac, Private mansion on Champs-Élysées, Paris, France.
The mansion featured a neoclassical facade with two parallel sets of rooms, including an oval-shaped salon with a painted dome by Jean-Simon Barthélemy.
Thomas Jefferson resided at the Hôtel de Langeac from 1785 to 1789 while serving as the American Minister to France before its demolition in 1842.
Jefferson maintained extensive gardens, conducted diplomatic affairs, and hosted numerous political gatherings at this residence during his time as American Minister.
The mansion contained 24 rooms across two floors, including reception halls, dining areas, and bedrooms, with Jefferson paying 7500 livres annually for rent.
The property included an advanced water closet system, which was an exceptional feature for Parisian residences in the late 18th century.
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