Hôtel de Grimaldi-Régusse

Hôtel de Grimaldi-Régusse
General information
Type Hôtel particulier
Address 26, rue de l'Opéra
Town or city Aix-en-Provence
Country France
Completed 1680
Client Charles de Grimaldi-Régusse
Design and construction
Architect Pierre Puget
Thomas Veyrier

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

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. 1 2 3 4 5 Culture 13: Hôtel de Grimaldi-Régusse
  2. 1 2 Aix-en-Provence Tourism: Villeneuve
  3. 1 2 3 4 French Ministry of Culture


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