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Hotel, in the back of the garden à Paris 1er dans Paris

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Hotel, in the back of the garden

    6 Rue du Val de Grâce
    75005 Paris 5e Arrondissement
Hôtel, au fond du jardin
Hôtel, au fond du jardin
Crédit photo : Fabio Gargano - Sous licence Creative Commons

Timeline

XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1900
2000
XIXe siècle
Construction of hotel
30 novembre 1972
Historical Monument
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Heritage classified

Façade on garden and corresponding roof; large living room on the first floor with marble decoration; the three chimneys located respectively in the living room on the ground floor to the right of the staircase, in the dining room and in the bedroom on the first floor; all the garden : inscription by decree of 30 November 1972

Key figures

Alfons Mucha - Painter Former shop owner in the hotel.

Origin and history

The Hotel, located at the bottom of the garden at 6 rue du Val-de-Grâce in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, is an emblematic 19th century building. This monument, classified among the Historical Monuments, is distinguished by its architecture and history related to the arts. Its facade on garden, roof, and some indoor lounges and fireplaces were protected by ministerial decree in 1972, highlighting their heritage value.

One of the highlights of this mansion is its association with the painter Alfons Mucha, whose workshop was located there. This place played a role in the artistic life of Paris in the 19th century, during which time Paris was a major cultural home in Europe. The entire garden, as well as interior decorative marble elements, testify to the architectural refinement of the period.

The location of the hotel, in the Val-de-Grâce district, is characterized by a geographical precision deemed "passable" (note 5/10 depending on the sources). Although the practical information on current visits or uses is not detailed, its status as a Historic Monument makes it a site of heritage and cultural interest for the city of Paris.

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