Hôtel de Buet, Renaissance private mansion in Toulouse, France
Description
The Hôtel de Buet is a Renaissance private residence in Toulouse featuring a striking brick facade divided into three floors. Ten bays with carved masks and ornamental details run across the front of the building.
History
Guillaume Bernuy acquired the property in 1536 and commissioned architect Nicolas Bachelier to rebuild it between 1540 and 1544. This construction project reflected the broader Renaissance reshaping of Toulouse during that era.
Culture
The entrance features a monumental door framed by fluted columns with Doric capitals, showing how classical elements were woven into French design. These details shape the building's character and catch the eye of anyone passing by.
Practical
The building sits on rue de la Pomme and remains a private residence with limited public access. Check during Heritage Days events if you want to look inside, as the property occasionally opens to visitors on those occasions.
Did you know?
The facade displays carved hybrid creatures and female figures alongside ornamental foliage, demonstrating advanced Renaissance carving techniques of the era. These detailed sculptures took considerable skill and effort to create by hand.
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