Hôtel de Noirmoutier

Hôtel de Noirmoutier is a private mansion in the 7th arrondissement of Paris featuring symmetrical wings flanking a central section with classical French architectural details from the 18th century. Its interior spaces include a formal dining room and ceremonial staircase that reflect the refined style of that period.

Built in 1723 by architect Jean Courtonne for Antoine-François de la Tremoille, Duke of Noirmoutier, the mansion passed to state ownership following the French Revolution. This transition marked its shift from a aristocratic residence to a building serving public administrative purposes.

It has housed the residence of the Île-de-France regional prefect since 1970, maintaining its connection to French administrative life. The ongoing use by senior officials reflects how the building continues to serve state functions today.

The mansion is located on Rue de Grenelle in the 7th arrondissement and opens to visitors during annual Heritage Days celebrations. During these limited times, you can explore the period dining room and walk through the ceremonial staircase area.

The building served as the architectural model for an exact replica that American art collector Spencer Hays had constructed in Nashville, Tennessee. This American copy demonstrates the influence that classical French design had on collectors across the Atlantic.