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The Botterel-Quintin d'Aumont hotel, located at 44 rue des Petites-Écuries in the 10th arrondissement of Paris, is one of the few testimonies of the golden age of the Poissonnière district. Built in 1782 by François-Victor Perrard de Montreuil, student of the architect Boullée, it was initially commanded by Charles-André de la Korea, then intendant of the province of Burgundy. The building illustrates the neoclassical style in vogue during the reign of Louis XVI, with a sober but elegant structure, characteristic of Parisian mansions of the period.

At the beginning of the 19th century (circa 1817), the count of Botterel-Quintin, a new owner, had a oval dining room topped by a glass dome decorated with marbles, stuccos and motifs inspired by antiquity (sphinx, vases, animals). The interior decorations, attributed to Dugoure (Bélanger's brother-in-law) for the stucco and to Proudshon for the fresco of the ceiling representing a bacchanal, reflect the influence of the Empire style and the archaeological discoveries of Pompeii. The staircase, decorated with pumpkin-style paintings, completes this remarkable set.

Around 1860, a report building was added to the hotel, reflecting the urban evolution of the area under the Second Empire. The complex, including the facades and roofs of the adjacent building, was listed in the Historic Monuments in 1993, recognizing its heritage value. Today private property, the hotel retains exceptional architectural and decorative features, although its access remains restricted.

The hotel is part of the history of the Faubourg Poissonnière, a neighbourhood that was undergoing a change between aristocratic residences and industrial development. Its architecture and decor embody the taste of elites for antiquity and modern comfort, while illustrating the transformations of Paris in the 19th century, between preservation of heritage and adaptation to urban needs.

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