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The Colbert Pavilion is a historic building located in Châtenay-Malabry, Hauts-de-Seine, Île-de-France. Built in the 17th century, it was acquired by Jean-Baptiste Colbert, minister of Louis XIV, in 1659 to house his intendant. Originally, the property included communes surrounding a half-moon gate on Jean Longuet Street, which had disappeared after their demolition in the early twentieth century.

Over the centuries, the house has undergone major changes. In the 18th century, and especially in the 19th century, improvements were added to the garden, including a greenhouse, an orange shop, a kiosk and a pond, all of which have disappeared today. After a restoration in 1985, the pavilion now houses the Departmental Directorate of Agriculture. Its facades and roofs, classified since 1974, testify to its heritage importance.

The building illustrates the civil architecture of the Great Century, marked by the influence of Colbert, the central figure of the royal administration. Although its dependencies have been modified or destroyed, its main structure retains original elements. Its current address, 35-47 rue Jean-Longuet, makes it a historic landmark in the urban landscape of Châtenay-Malabry.

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