Hôtel de Montauron, Private mansion on Cours Mirabeau, Aix-en-Provence, France.
The Hôtel de Montauron stands at no. 65 on the Cours Mirabeau in Aix-en-Provence. Its single-leaf entrance door is carved with shell motifs and topped by two panels of acanthus leaves, dating from the 17th or 18th century. Above the door sits an oval œil-de-bœuf transom framed by engraved foliage.
The mansion was built during the development of Cours Mirabeau as a prestige street for the wealthy population. Its entrance door was officially recognized as a historic monument in 1949, adding to the documentation of the city's architectural heritage.
The name recalls the Montauron family, for whom the mansion was built when Cours Mirabeau was cut through; it ranks among the first buildings on the street. Within a century it passed to the Isoard de Chenerilles, the Blanc d'Huveaune and, in 1762, the Bérage families.
The residence stands along Cours Mirabeau and can be admired from outside as you walk along the street. The entrance door with its details is visible from the street without requiring access to the interior.
Inside the residence sits an original staircase with wrought iron railings that reflects the craftsmanship of its building period. This staircase remains a hidden testament to the artistry that cannot be seen from the street.
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