Laennec Hospital building complex
Laennec Hospital building complex, Former hospital complex in 7th arrondissement, France.
The hospital features eight courtyards with wells, stone buildings arranged in a double Jerusalem Cross pattern, and extensive gardens across its grounds.
Founded in 1634 through donations from Cardinal de la Rochefoucauld, the facility initially served as a hospital for incurable patients under architect Christophe Gamard.
The hospital received its name in 1878 to honor René Laënnec, the French physician who revolutionized medicine through the invention of the stethoscope.
After extensive renovation from 2010 to 2016, the complex now houses the headquarters of Kering and Balenciaga at 40 rue de Sèvres.
During renovation works, construction teams uncovered previously unknown spaces and architectural elements beneath layers of historical modifications.
Location: 7th arrondissement of Paris
Architects: Christophe Gamard, Valode & Pistre
Official opening: 2016
Website: https://kering.com/fr/groupe/culture-et-patrimoine/le-40-rue-de-sevres
GPS coordinates: 48.84940,2.32111
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:40
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