Saint-Thomas-d'Aquin in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe

Hôtel de Matignon

— Histoire de Paris —

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 25, 2023

1. Hôtel de Matignon Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Commencé par Jean Courtonne en 1722, cet fut vendu inachevé au comte de Matignon, avant d'entrer par héritage dans la famille régnante de Monaco, qui le conserva jusqu'à la fin du XVIIIe siècle. Théâtre de fêtes splendides données par Talleyrand sous l'Empire en l'honneur des ambassadeurs étrangers, l'hôtel de Matignon revint à la duchesse de Bourbon par suite d'un échange avec le palais de l'Elysée, sous la Restauration. Acquis par le duc et la duchesse de Galliera en 1852, il fut remanié par Duban, et offert à l'empereur François- Joseph pour y installer l'ambassade d'Autriche-Hongrie.Siège de la Présidence du Conseil à partir de 1935, il abrite aujourd'hui les services du Premier Ministre et le Secrétariat Général du Gouvernement.

(English translation:)

Begun by Jean Courtonne in 1722, it was sold unfinished to the Count of Matignon, before then entering by inheritance into the reigning family of Monaco, who kept it until the end of the 18th century. The scene of splendid parties given by Talleyrand under the Empire in honor of foreign ambassadors, the Hôtel de Matignon

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returned to the Duchess of Bourbon following an exchange with the Elysée Palace during the Restoration. Acquired by the Duke and Duchess of Galliera in 1852, it was remodeled by Duban, and offered to the Emperor François-Joseph to install the Embassy of Austria-Hungary there. Seat of the Presidency of the Council from 1935, it now houses the offices of the Prime Minister and the General Secretariat of the French Government.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Histoire de Paris series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1722.

Location. 48° 51.285′ N, 2° 19.233′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Saint-Thomas-d'Aquin. Marker is on Rue de Varenne, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 57 Rue de Varenne, Paris, Île-de-France 75007, France. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Elsa Triolet and Louise Aragon (within shouting distance of this marker); Pierre Janet (1859-1947) (within shouting distance of this marker); Virginie Heriot (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Edith Wharton (about 90 meters away); Hôtel de Gallifet (about 150 meters away); Hôtel de Clermont (about 240 meters

Hôtel de Matignon Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 25, 2023

2. Hôtel de Matignon Marker - wide view

away); Robert and Etienne Pelletier (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Romain Gary (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.

Also see . . . Hôtel Matignon (Wikipedia).

Overview: The Hôtel Matignon or Hôtel de Matignon is the official residence of the Prime Minister of France. It is located in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, at 57 Rue de Varenne. "Matignon" is often used as a metonym for the governmental action of the Prime Minister of France…

(Submitted on August 19, 2023.)

The main gate to the Hotel de Matignon in Paris image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Sergey Zhirnof (via Wikimedia Commons), May 20, 2010

3. The main gate to the Hotel de Matignon in Paris

Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 54 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 19, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.