Construction of Hotel 3e quart XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1862)
Construction period attested by Monumentum.
2 juin 1976
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 2 juin 1976 (≈ 1976)
Protection of facades, roofs and vestibule.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Façades and roofs and entrance hall with its decoration (cad. AI 69): classification by decree of 2 June 1976
Key figures
Claude Nicolas Ledoux - Architect
Master of the Hotel de Mézières.
Origin and history
The Hotel de Mézières, located in Eaubonne in Val-d'Oise, is an emblematic building of the 3rd quarter of the 18th century. This monument, classified as Historic Monuments by order of 2 June 1976, is distinguished by its facades, roofs and richly decorated entrance hall. It embodies the refined architecture of this period, marked by the influence of the great masters like Claude Nicolas Ledoux, his architect.
The location of the Hôtel de Mézières is attested at 5 Square de Mézières, although the official address in the Mérimée base mentions Albert-Ier Street. This shift reflects the urban evolution of Eaubonne, a commune integrated into the Val-d'Oise department (95) and the Pontoise district. The building, owned by the commune, bears witness to the importance of civil architectural heritage in this region of Île-de-France.
The building is associated with Claude Nicolas Ledoux, renowned architect of the 18th century, known for his contributions to neoclassicism. His intervention on the Hôtel de Mézières, although partially documented, underscores the prestige of this monument. The protection of interior and exterior elements, such as the vestibule and its scenery, highlights the artistic and historical value of this place, now accessible via digital tools such as Street View.
The accuracy of the location of the Hotel de Mézières is assessed as satisfactory (note 7/10), indicating a relatively reliable knowledge of its current location. Available sources, including Monumentum and Merimée data, confirm its status as a protected heritage, while leaving some areas of shadow on its detailed history, such as the author of the Creative Commons licensed photographs.
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