Hunting pavilion of the Duke of Guise: inscription by order of 30 June 1938
Origin and history
The hunting lodge of the Duke of Guise, located at 99bis-101 rue de Reuilly in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, is a historic monument inscribed by ministerial decree on 30 June 1938. This building, now owned by an association, bears witness to an architectural heritage linked to the French aristocracy, although its exact period of construction is not specified in the available sources. Its initial use as a hunting lodge suggests a link to the cynegetic practices and secondary residences of elites under the Ancien Régime or in the 19th century, times when this type of building was common in Île-de-France.
The location of the pavilion, in a Parisian district marked by progressive urbanization since the 19th century, contrasts with its rural or peri-urban origin. Hunting lodges, often integrated into larger areas, served as places of relaxation and representation for their owners. Their preservation in Paris, where space is rare, underscores their heritage value.
Today, the lack of details about its accessibility (visits, rental) or state of conservation limits the understanding of its current use, but its listing in Historic Monuments guarantees legal protection.
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