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The mansion of 23ter boulevard Berthier, in the 17th arrondissement of Paris, was built in the first quarter of the 20th century. Sponsored by Gourron, says Alvarez, an opera singer, he embodies architectural eclecticism of the time. The architect Albert Sélonier designed a four-storey building, combining brick and stone in a Gothic Revival style. The interiors, including the ground floor, preserve woodwork in the same style, while the windows of the facade house 17th century stained glass windows, recovered from a Portuguese church at the request of the sponsor.

The hotel is distinguished by its mix of influences and artistic re-uses. The stained glass windows, rare elements for a private residence, bear witness to the taste of Alvarez for historical objects. The partial protection of the monument, which took place by order of 4 May 1990, concerns facades, roofs, and the entrance hall and staircase. These elements highlight the heritage value of the building, both for its architecture and its preserved interior decor.

Located in a district in the midst of urban transformation, this private hotel reflects the ease of an artistic and social bourgeoisie. The choice of a neo-Gothic style, uncommon in Paris at this time, reveals a desire for singularity. Today, while partially protected, the building remains a remarkable example of adapting historical styles to the residential needs of the early 20th century.

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