Hôtel de Boisgelin (Rue de Varenne, Paris)

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Hôtel de Boisgelin
Alternative names Hôtel de La Rochefoucauld-Doudeauville
General information
Type Hôtel particulier
Address 47-49 Rue de Varenne
Town or city Paris
Country France
Completed 1732
Client Gérard Heusch de Janvry
Design and construction
Architect Jean-Sylvain Cartaud

The Hôtel de Boisgelin, a.k.a. Hôtel de La Rochefoucauld-Doudeauville, is a hôtel particulier in Paris, France. It houses the Italian embassy in France.

Location

The Hôtel de Boisgelin is located at 47-49 on the Rue de Varenne in the 7th arrondissement of Paris.[1][2]

History

The hôtel particulier as built in 1732 for Gérard Heusch de Janvry, a Secretary to the King of France.[1] It was designed by French architect Jean-Sylvain Cartaud.[2]

It is home to the Italian embassy in France.[1][2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Journees du Patrimoine 2014: Hôtel de la Rochefoucauld-Doudeauville - ambassade d'Italie Paris (75)
  2. 1 2 3 L’Ambassade d’Italie à Paris. Hôtel de la Rochefoucauld Doudeauville, La Tribune de l'Art,

Coordinates: 48°51′14″N 2°19′19″E / 48.8540°N 2.3220°E / 48.8540; 2.3220

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