Hôtel de Breteuil

The Hôtel de Breteuil is a historic building in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, France.

Hôtel de Breteuil
The Hôtel de Breteuil in 2010
General information
TypeHôtel particulier
Address12 Avenue Foch
Town or cityParis
CountryFrance
Completed1892
Design and construction
ArchitectErnest Sanson

History

The hôtel particulier was built for Henri Le Tonnelier de Breteuil and his second wife.[1] It was designed by architect Ernest Sanson, and its construction was completed in 1892.[2]

It is home to the Embassy of Ireland in France.[2]

References

  1. Gaillard, Marc (2003). Paris à la Belle Epoque au temps de Proust. Etrepilly: Presses du village. p. 84. ISBN 9782914700139. OCLC 53899321.
  2. Poisson, Michel (2009). 1000 immeubles et monuments de Paris : dictionnaire visuel des architectes de la capitale. Paris: Parigramme. p. 316. ISBN 9782840965398.


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