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Origin and history

The Maisons Hotel, also known as the Soyecourt Hotel or the Pozzo di Borgo Hotel, is a private hotel built in the early 18th century in the Saint-Germain suburb of Paris. Sponsored by François Duret, President of the Grand Council, he was built according to the plans of architect Pierre Cailleteau, dit Laassurance. Acquired in 1707 by Claude de Longeuil, Marquis de Maisons, he underwent major transformations before his completion. This project is part of a series of speculative transactions conducted by Duret, who acted as land agent, contractor and contractor, selling hotels under construction.

The location of the hotel at 51 University Street in the 7th arrondissement is the result of the development of the former Pre-Clercs. Between 1749 and 1751, the interior was thoroughly remodeled by Pierre Mouret for Louis-Armand de Seiglières de Belleforière, Marquis de Soyecourt, with woodwork carved by Jacques Verberckt. A portal, long attributed to Claude-Nicolas Ledoux, was added between 1783 and 1784. In the 19th century, Joseph-Antoine Froelicher made new arrangements for the Pozzo di Borgo family.

In the 20th century, the hotel was divided into apartments and its property shared by 16 indivisaires, including Philippe Pozzo di Borgo. In 2010, it was sold to Gabonese President Ali Bongo for approximately 74 million euros, under controversial conditions. Karl Lagerfeld, a West Corps tenant since 1978, left the premises after the transaction. Ranked a historic monument since 1926, the hotel embodies the architectural and speculative history of the Faubourg Saint-Germain.

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