Hôtel Chéret, Private mansion in 10th arrondissement, Paris, France
The Hôtel Chéret sits at 30 rue du Faubourg-Poissonnière with classical design including façades that face both the street and an interior courtyard. The building displays the proportions and details typical of 18th-century Parisian mansions, including tall windows and stone ornamentation.
Built between 1773 and 1778 by architect Nicolas Lenoir, the building rose from land that had previously been marshland requiring significant ground preparation. The construction marked the transition of this area from agricultural use to an affluent residential district.
The property housed notable residents, including General Ney who celebrated his marriage there in 1802, and later Air France offices.
The building now serves as social housing and holds protected monument status, making it closed to general visitors. You can appreciate the street façades and architectural details from outside on the public way.
The property passed through various owners over its lifetime, including figures such as Marie-Louise O'Murphy and banker Jonas-Philip Hagerman who left their mark on it. At one point it housed Air France offices before its conversion to residential housing.
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