Top 10 Mansions
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1. Hôtel de Coulanges
This mansion boasts beautiful early 18th-century architecture, although the right wing dates from the early 1600s.
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2. Hôtel Aubert de Fontenay
Built in 1656–9 for Aubert de Fontenay, a salt-tax collector, this mansion was restored in 1986 to provide a home for the Musée Picasso.
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3. Hôtel Guénégaud
Designed by the architect François Mansart in the mid-17th century, this splendid mansion now houses a Hunting Museum.
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4. Hôtel de Beauvais
The young Mozart performed at this 17th-century mansion. Notice the balcony decorated with goats’ heads.
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5. Hôtel de Sully
This 17th-century mansion was home to the Duc de Sully, chief minister to Henri IV. It now forms part of the Jeu de Paume.
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6. Hôtel de Sens
One of Paris’s few medieval mansions. Henri IV’s wife Marguerite of Valois lived here after their divorce. Now a fine arts library.
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7. Hôtel de St-Aignan
The plain exterior hides an enormous mansion within. It is now the Museum of Jewish Art and History.
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8. Hôtel de Soubise
Along with the adjacent Hôtel de Rohan, this 17th-century mansion houses the national archives.
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9. Hôtel de Lamoignon
Built in 1584 for the daughter of Henri II. Note the Greek-style pediment.
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10. Hôtel de Marle
This beautiful 16th-century mansion houses the Swedish Cultural Centre.
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