Hôtel de Basquiat

The Hôtel de Basquiat is a neoclassical mansion in central Bordeaux featuring ionic pilaster capitals on its garden facade. A carriage entrance opens onto an inner courtyard, creating a sheltered private space behind the formal street-facing walls.

Architect François Lhote designed this residence between 1778 and 1781 for Joseph de Basquiat de Mugriet, a parliament counselor. The building later changed hands and purposes through political upheavals before becoming the rector's residence in 1960.

The mansion functions as the official residence of the rector of the Bordeaux Academy, making it a working part of the university's public life. You can see how a private 18th-century home has become intertwined with institutional functions that serve the academic community today.

The mansion is located on Cours d'Albret surrounded by cultural and administrative institutions that form the intellectual heart of the city. Its central position makes it easy to find and visit while exploring this important neighborhood district.

The square garden contains a central sculpture called The Lily Cutter, created by Henri Bouillon in 1896. This art piece is often overlooked by visitors who focus mainly on the building itself rather than discovering the artistic works within the enclosed courtyard.

Location: Bordeaux

Address: 29, cours d'Albret

GPS coordinates: 44.83745,-0.58149

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:25