Hôtel Boyer de Fonscolombe, Private mansion in Aix-en-Provence, France.
The Hôtel Boyer de Fonscolombe is a private mansion in Aix-en-Provence featuring painted ceilings, ornamental plasterwork, and artworks by Nicolas Pinson and Esprit Antoine Gibelin throughout its rooms. The main building, courtyard, boundary wall, and fountain are all protected elements of the site.
Charles de Grimaldi-Régusse purchased and merged two separate townhouses in 1635 and 1642, creating the foundation of the current structure. Léon-Baptiste-Laurent de Fonscolombe oversaw major renovation work in 1757 that shaped the mansion's present appearance.
The building now serves as a university institute where students and faculty move through its historic rooms daily. This educational use has given the space a living presence while maintaining its connection to the past.
The mansion functions as an active university institute, so some areas may not be fully accessible to visitors or may have limited visiting hours during class times. It is helpful to check access conditions before visiting to ensure you can see the interior spaces.
The mansion takes its name from Léon-Baptiste-Laurent de Fonscolombe, who reshaped it in the 18th century, rather than from its original owners. This naming reflects how significant his renovation work was to the place's current identity.
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