Hôtel de Boyer d'Éguilles

The Hôtel de Boyer d'Éguilles is a grand private mansion built between 1672 and 1675 in Aix-en-Provence, distinguished by its symmetrical facade of Bibémus stone. The building follows the traditional U-shaped layout typical of French aristocratic residences from this period.

The mansion was built at the direction of Jean-Baptiste de Boyer d'Éguilles and later renovated by architect Louis Jaubert in Parisian style. This modernization brought contemporary architectural principles from the French capital into the design.

The painted ceilings from the 1680s show the artistic skill of their era and still shape how visitors experience the interior rooms. These decorations reflect the wealth and artistic aspirations of the family who lived here.

The building sits in central Aix-en-Provence on Rue Espariat and is visible from the outside throughout the year. Visitors should be aware that interior spaces now serve as retail areas and may not always be open to the public.

The building served practical purposes for many decades, first as a pasta factory and later as home to the Natural History Museum of the city. In 2014, it underwent another transformation when it became retail spaces.