Hôtel de Salm-Dyck, hôtel particulier dans le 7e arrondissement de Paris
The Hôtel de Salm-Dyck is a classical private mansion built in the 18th century on rue du Bac with a formal stone facade, evenly spaced windows, and a grand entrance gate topped by a balcony. Its interior was redesigned in the early 1800s in the Empire style and features large reception halls, a library, and elegant rooms decorated with painted panels and refined furnishings.
The building was constructed in 1722-1723 originally for Pierre-Henry Le Maistre du Marais and was purchased in the early 1800s by Count Joseph de Salm-Reifferscheidt-Dyck, who redesigned it in the Empire style. Throughout the 19th century it housed political figures such as Marshal Vaillant and has been a protected historical monument since 1982.
The Hôtel de Salm-Dyck served as a center for intellectual life in Paris through its renowned salon hosted by Countess Constance de Théis, where writers, artists, and thinkers gathered to exchange ideas. The rooms still reflect this tradition of gathering and conversation that shaped the mansion throughout the centuries.
The Hôtel de Salm-Dyck is located on rue du Bac in the 7th arrondissement and is easily accessible via the Rue du Bac metro station nearby. The mansion is open to visitors through guided tours and also hosts special events celebrating the city's artistic heritage, so checking ahead for current visiting options is recommended.
The writer and thinker Madame de Staël found refuge here during the turbulent French Revolution, connecting the mansion to literary history. Later, author Jean d'Ormesson spent part of his youth living in an elegant apartment on the first floor surrounded by artistic treasures and fine wooden panels.
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