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Built in 1730, this elegant mansion was home to the duc de Biron. From 1904 it was transformed into state-owned artists’ studios and among its residents was Auguste Rodin (1840–1917), who agreed to donate his works to the nation in return for his flat and studio space. After the sculptor’s death the house became the Musée Rodin.

Built in 1724 for Charlotte Desmarnes, an actress at the Comédie-Française, it is now the Ministry of Agriculture.

One of the most beautiful mansions in the area, built in 1721, is now the official residence of the French prime minister.

Built in 1732 by Jean Sylvain Cartaud, this mansion has housed the Italian Embassy since 1938.

This attractive mansion was built in 1739 with Classical styling. It is now the Italian Institute.

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 building.

Dating from 1728, this mansion belonged to the Avaray family for nearly 200 years. It became the Dutch Embassy in 1920.

This mansion houses the Ministry of Defence, so no photos are allowed. Napoleon’s mother lived here from 1806–17.

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.

Now the Polish Embassy, this 1784 mansion has fountains framing the entrance. It served as the British Embassy until 1825.