| Hôtel de Forbin | |
|---|---|
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| General information | |
| Type | Hôtel particulier |
| Address | 20, Cours Mirabeau |
| Town or city | Aix-en-Provence |
| Country | France |
| Completed | 1656 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Pierre Pavillon |
The Hôtel de Forbin is a listed hôtel particulier in Aix-en-Provence.
Location
It is located at 20, Cours Mirabeau in Aix-en-Provence.
History
It was designed by architect Pierre Pavillon (1612-1670) in 1656. It was built for César de Milan, who served as a legal advisor to the Parlement of Aix-en-Provence. In 1672, it went to the Forbin family thanks to a marriage.
Pauline Bonaparte (1780–1825) was a visitor in 1807, as was Joseph Fouché (1759-1820) in 1810.
It now houses the LCL S.A. bank.
Heritage significance
It has been listed as a monument historique since 5 November 1990.
References
- ^ Culture 13: Hôtel de Forbin
- ^ Aix-en-Provence Tourism: Cours Mirabeau Archived 2013-12-15 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Base Mérimée: Hôtel de Forbin, Ministère français de la Culture. (in French)
- Ministry of Culture: PACA
43°31′35″N 5°26′54″E / 43.5264°N 5.4484°E / 43.5264; 5.4484
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