Hôtel de Grimaldi-Régusse

The Hôtel de Grimaldi-Régusse is a listed hôtel particulier in the Aix-en-Provence of France.

Hôtel de Grimaldi-Régusse
General information
TypeHôtel particulier
Address26, rue de l'Opéra
Town or cityAix-en-Provence
CountryFrance
Completed1680
ClientCharles de Grimaldi-Régusse
Design and construction
Architect(s)Pierre Puget
Thomas Veyrier

Location

It is located at 26, rue de l'Opéra in Aix-en-Provence, in the Villeneuve quarter.[1][2][3]

History

It was designed by architects Pierre Puget (1620-1694) and Thomas Veyrier for Charles de Grimaldi-Régusse (1612-1687) in 1680.[1][2][3] The facade was designed by architect Laurent Vallon (1652-1724).[1] The ceiling in a drawing-room was painted by Sébastien Barras (1653-1703).[1][3] The main door is sculpted with designs of lions surrounded by foliage.[1]

Heritage significance

It has been listed as a monument historique since 21 February 1973.[3]

References

  1. Culture 13: Hôtel de Grimaldi-Régusse Archived 2013-12-18 at the Wayback Machine
  2. "Aix-en-Provence Tourism: Villeneuve". Archived from the original on 2013-12-15. Retrieved 2013-12-13.
  3. Base Mérimée: PA00081033, Ministère français de la Culture. (in French)

43.5273°N 5.4541°E / 43.5273; 5.4541


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