Hôtel d'Arbaud-Jouques, historic building in France
Hôtel d'Arbaud-Jouques is a large historic mansion in Aix-en-Provence with a simple stone facade and multiple stories arranged around a central courtyard. The building features eight windows per floor on its main northern facade, green shutters, carved wooden details, and ornamental stonework that give it a refined and restrained appearance.
The mansion was built in the 18th century after several older buildings on the site were demolished. The d'Arbaud family, prominent citizens with connections to the Parliament of Provence, constructed it as a residence reflecting their wealth and social standing in the region.
The mansion bears the names of two prominent local families who lived here for generations and preserved it as their home. Its green shutters and carved stone details around windows and doors reflect how wealthy residents of the period chose to display their status through discreet architectural touches.
The mansion is a private residence and generally not open to the public, but you can admire its facade and architectural details from the street. The building is best viewed by walking slowly along Rue Courteissade in the heart of old Aix to fully appreciate the carved stonework and craftsmanship.
The property gained official monument status in 1990, protecting its main facade, courtyard, and roof from alteration. Some of its original 18th-century interior decorative elements, including rococo-style wallpapers and carved wooden furnishings, have been preserved with remarkable care by successive owners.
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