Hôpital La Rochefoucauld

Hôpital La Rochefoucauld is a neoclassical building in the 14th arrondissement of Paris featuring a U-shaped layout with a ground floor, upper levels, and converted attic spaces. The structure extends along Avenue du General-Leclerc and displays characteristic architectural details of its era.

The institution was founded in 1780 under Louis XVI as a royal house of health and provided care for poor military personnel and clergy. Over the centuries, its functions changed, and the facility finally closed in 2019.

The building was designed by Jacques-Denis Antoine and displays architectural principles from the enlightenment era, visible in its strict facade and symmetrical arrangement. The clear structure and decorative details allow visitors to appreciate the aesthetic values of that period.

The building is not open to regular visitors as it currently serves operational functions for local police. From outside, visitors can observe the neoclassical facade and appreciate the elegant layout of the space where it stands.

Behind the main building lies the Regard de Saux, a historic inspection shaft from the Medicis Aqueduct system. This water system originally supplied the facility and represents a rare surviving element of medieval water infrastructure.

Location: 14th arrondissement of Paris

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

GPS coordinates: 48.83190,2.33194

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:05