Hôtel du Poët
| Hôtel du Poët | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Hôtel particulier |
| Address | Cours Mirabeau |
| Town or city | Aix-en-Provence |
| Country | France |
| Completed | 1730 |
| Client | Henri Gautier |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Georges Vallon |
The Hôtel du Poët is a listed hôtel particulier in Aix-en-Provence.
It is located on the Place Forbin at the top of the Cours Mirabeau in Aix-en-Provence.
In 1730, Henri Gautier (1676-1757) purchased some land at the top of the Cours Mirabeau, where there was an old watermill. He commissioned architect Georges Vallon (1688-1767) to design a hôtel particulier: the Hôtel du Poët. Later, it was home to a chemist and a printing press.
It is an example of baroque architecture. The facade has mascarons. Inside, the main staircase has columns, and Louis XVI handrails with the Poët escutcheons.
It has been listed as a "monument historique" since November 3, 1987.
Coordinates: 43°31′38″N 5°27′06″E / 43.5271°N 5.4516°E
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