Construction of hotel 4e quart XVIIe siècle (≈ 1787)
Period of construction of the private hotel.
1991
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 1991 (≈ 1991)
Classification by decree of 22 July 1991.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The hotel, including the garden, the fence walls and the backed fountain (see AK 36): by order of 22 July 1991
Key figures
Inès Castaldo - Historian and author
Studyed the hotel in *The Mazarin district*.
Origin and history
The Ricard Hotel in Saint Albin, also known as the Ribbe Hotel, is an iconic mansion in Aix-en-Provence. Built during the 4th quarter of the 17th century, it illustrates the civil architecture of this period in the region. Its classification as historic monuments in 1991 reflects its heritage importance, including not only the building, but also its garden, fence walls and a backed fountain.
The hotel is located at 10 rue Mazarine, in the Mazarin district of Aix-en-Provence, an area known for its 17th and 18th century private hotels. This neighborhood, studied by Inès Castaldo in his book The Mazarin neighbourhood : To live noblely in Aix-en-Provence, reflects the aristocratic lifestyle of the time. Today, the hotel belongs to a private company and is visited by reservation for groups.
Available sources, such as Wikipedia and Monumentum, highlight its status as a protected historical monument. The Merimée database and bibliographical references, such as Inès Castaldo's study, provide architectural and historical details. The hotel's official website (hotelderibbe.fr) offers practical information for visitors, confirming its opening to the public under conditions.
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