Construction of hotel 1561 (≈ 1561)
Sponsored by Jean Maillard, Mayor of Dijon.
1889
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 1889 (≈ 1889)
Official protection of the building.
Début XXe siècle
Amendment of the ground floor
Amendment of the ground floor Début XXe siècle (≈ 2004)
Perceived for a shop.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Maison Milsand, also known as the Ambassadors: ranking by list of 1889
Key figures
Jean Maillard - Mayor of Dijon (1560-1561)
Sponsor of the house in 1561.
Hugues Sambin - Comte architect and cabinetmaker
Author assigned carved facades.
Origin and history
Milsand House, also known as the House of Ambassadors, is a Renaissance mansion located at 38 rue des Forges in Dijon, Côte-d'Or. Built in 1561, it is considered one of the most remarkable examples of 16th-century civil architecture in the city. Its richly carved facade and that of the inner courtyard are attributed to the cabinetmaker and architect Hugues Sambin, a major figure of the Comtoese Renaissance.
The hotel was commissioned by Jean Maillard, Mayor of Dijon between 1560 and 1561, reflecting its importance in the political and social life of the time. Ranked a historic monument in 1889, the building underwent modifications at the beginning of the 20th century, including the opening of the ground floor to install a shop, partially altering its original appearance.
Milsand House illustrates the fascist of the Renaissance bourgeoisie, mixing local and Italian artistic influences. Its state of preservation and its architectural details bear witness to this period, although some subsequent transformations have partially altered its initial structure.
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