Sainte-Avoye in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
Hôtel de Montmor
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 2, 2024
1. Hôtel de Montmor Marker
In the mansion built in 1623 for Jean Habert de Montmor, treasurer of the Epargne, his son Louis had as guests, among others, Gassendi, Roberval, Gui Patin, Chapelain, Ménage, Huyghens and Molière, who gave a reading of the play "Tarfuffe" there, after it had been banned. This circle foreshadowed the Academy of Sciences before its creation in 1666. The current building was remodeled twice in 1737, and especially in 1752 for the Fermier Général Charron. In the Louis XV style, the elegance
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Erected by Ville de Paris.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Histoire de Paris series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1623.
Location. 48° 51.681′ N, 2° 21.369′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Sainte-Avoye. It is at the intersection of Rue du Temple and Rue de Braque, on the right when traveling south on Rue du Temple. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 79 Rue du Temple, Paris, Île-de-France 75003, France. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony and also the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gassendi (a few steps from this marker); Hôtel de Saint-Aignan (within shouting distance of this marker); Edmond Louis Alexis Dubois-Crance (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Anne Frank (about 120 meters away); Jean Le Rond d'Alambert (about 120 meters away); Jardin Anne-Frank (2007) (about 120 meters away); Lycée Nicolas Flamel Deported Jewish Students Memorial (about 150 meters away); Hôtel d’Hallwyll (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 2, 2024
2. Hôtel de Montmor Marker - wide view
Of the two markers visible here, the one for the Hôtel de Montmor is to the left of the entryway, while the one for Grassendi is to the right.
…His son, Henri Louis Habert de Montmort, who inherited it in 1641, hosted the philosopher abbot Pierre Gassendi and organized weekly meetings attended by French and foreign scientists, including Roberval, Guy Patin, and Christian Huyghens, who exhibited their discoveries, forming the Montmorian Academy, one of the private academies that gave rise to the Academy of Sciences founded in 1666. Molière came to read his play Tartuffe there after the play was banned by the king in 1664. The mansion was acquired at auction in 1751 by Laurent Charron. His son, a tax collector, had the residence renovated in 1752-1754. His widow Catherine-Marguerite de Mortier and his son-in-law François de Montholon, whose name sometimes designated the building, resided there from 1770 to 1790.(Submitted on November 6, 2024.)
The mansion was occupied in the 19th century by businesses, a candle factory from 1838 by Louis-Adolphe de Milly, then a jewelry workshop. The hotel was restored in 1999.
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Photographed by Vieux Paris B.C., circa 1905
3. Hôtel de Montmor - courtyard view
Credits. This page was last revised on April 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 306 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 6, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
