Mansions
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Hôtel Biron
Built
in 1730, this elegant mansion was home to the duc de Biron. From 1904
it was transformed into state-owned artists’ studios. Among its
residents was Auguste Rodin (1840–1917), who agreed to donate his works
to the nation in return for his apartment and studio. After the
sculptor’s death the house became the Musée Rodin.
Hôtel de Biron
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Hôtel Matignon
One of the most beautiful mansions in the area, built in 1721, is now the official residence of the French prime minister.
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57 rue de Varenne, 75007
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Hôtel de Boisgelin
Built in 1732 by Jean Sylvain Cartaud, this mansion has housed the Italian Embassy since 1938.
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47 rue de Varenne, 75007
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Hôtel de Gallifet
This attractive mansion was built in 1739 with Classical styling. It is now the Italian Institute.
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50 rue de Varenne, 75007
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Hôtel d’Estrées
Three
floors of pilasters feature on this 1713 mansion. Formerly the Russian
embassy, Czar Nicolas II lived here in 1896. It is now a government
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79 rue de Grenelle, 75007
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Hôtel d’Avaray
Dating from 1728, this mansion belonged to the Avaray family for nearly 200 years. It became the Dutch Embassy in 1920.
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85 rue de Grenelle, 75007
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Hôtel de Brienne
This mansion houses the Ministry of Defence, so no photos are allowed. Napoleon’s mother lived here from 1806–17.
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14–16 rue St Dominique, 75007
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Hôtel de Noirmoutiers
Built
in 1722, this was once the army staff headquarters and World War I
commander Marshal Foch died here in 1929. It now houses ministerial
offices.-
138– 140 rue de Grenelle, 75007
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Hôtel de Monaco de Sagan
Now the Polish Embassy, this 1784 mansion has fountains framing the entrance. It served as the British Embassy until 1825.
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57 rue St-Dominique, 75007
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