Hôtel de Vogüé

The Hôtel de Vogüé is a private mansion in the 7th arrondissement with characteristic Belle Époque features including tall windows on the first floor adorned with mask decorations and a large broken pediment. The building showcases carefully designed interior spaces and a grand staircase that exemplifies the craftsmanship of the late 19th century.

Count Laurent-Charles-Arthur de Vogüé purchased land in 1878 and commissioned architect Ernest Sanson to design the residence, which was completed in 1883. The mansion rose during an era when wealthy Parisians were establishing themselves as patrons and collectors who shaped their homes as symbols of their standing.

The interior reflects design influences from other prominent Parisian private mansions, particularly visible in how the grand staircase and rooms are arranged. These stylistic choices tell a story about how wealthy Parisians of that era liked to display their taste and status through their homes.

Since 2021, the building has housed a foundation offering courses on French culture and operates a café open to visitors. Anyone interested in seeing the Belle Époque interior should plan ahead, as access times may vary depending on scheduled activities and courses.

The architectural drawings of this Belle Époque mansion were published in a prominent architecture magazine in 1890, establishing the reputation of its designer. The publication highlighted this building as a notable example of residential design from that period.