Hôtel Hérouet, house in 3rd arrondissement of Paris, France
Hôtel Hérouet is a residential building with Gothic architecture standing at the corner of Rue Vieille du Temple and Rue des Tournelles in the 3rd arrondissement. The structure displays pointed arches, intricately carved stone ornaments, and a distinctive corner tower with curved overhanging details that showcase the craftsmanship of the early 1500s.
The building was constructed around 1510-1520 for Jean Hérouet, a financial official of the future King Louis XII, and later changed hands several times including a division in the 1600s. Threatened by urban development in the 1800s, it was purchased by preservationist Henri d'Allemagne and officially protected as a monument in 1908.
The house takes its name from Jean Hérouet, an early 16th-century financial official whose family shaped the residence for generations. The building reflects the tastes of wealthy Parisians of that era, demonstrating the craftsmanship and stylistic preferences visible in its stone details and overall design.
The building sits at an easily accessible corner in the Marais district with narrow streets and shops, making it simple to explore the surroundings. You can best view the facade and distinctive corner tower from street level, especially during daylight to appreciate the carved stone details.
The original facade was decorated with red and black bricks arranged in diamond patterns, a decorative technique rarely seen on European buildings today. War damage from 1944 required extensive restoration in the 1970s, with only the distinctive corner tower remaining in its original form.
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