Timeline

Heritage classified

Key figures

Origin and history

The building at 12 rue de Tournon, in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, is a rare example of intermediate architecture between the mansion and the report building. Built in the 3rd quarter of the 18th century, it reflects the urban evolutions of the time, where the nobility and the bourgeoisie sought to reconcile prestige and profitability in neighborhoods in the midst of a transformation like Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Its spatial organization, with courtyard, garden and coach pass, illustrates this functional duality.

Ranked Historic Monument by order of 28 June 1993, the building protects remarkable elements: facades, roofs, honour staircases (with their ramps and cages), as well as the fountain of an apartment between courtyard and garden. These protections underline the architectural quality of the building, notably attributed to Charles Neveu, an architect mentioned as a masterpiece. The inscription also concerns the floors of the courtyard and the garden, demonstrating a desire to preserve the integrity of the place.

The location of the building, at the exact address 12 rue de Tournon, is documented in the Mérimée base under the code Insee 75106, confirming its anchoring in the Parisian heritage. Although the sources (Monumentum, internal data) do not specify its current use (visit, rental, guest rooms), its status as a protected monument makes it a privileged witness to urban planning and the 18th century lifestyles in the capital.

External links