Hôtel de Forbin
Hôtel particulier in Aix-en-Provence, France
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The Hôtel de Forbin is a listed hôtel particulier in Aix-en-Provence.
| Hôtel de Forbin | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Hôtel particulier |
| Location | 20, Cours Mirabeau, Aix-en-Provence, France |
| Completed | 1656 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Pierre Pavillon |
Location
It is located at 20, Cours Mirabeau in Aix-en-Provence.[1][2][3]
History
It was designed by architect Pierre Pavillon (1612-1670) in 1656.[1][2][3] It was built for César de Milan, who served as a legal advisor to the Parlement of Aix-en-Provence.[2] In 1672, it went to the Forbin family thanks to a marriage.[2]
Pauline Bonaparte (1780–1825) was a visitor in 1807, as was Joseph Fouché (1759-1820) in 1810.[2][3]
Heritage significance
It has been listed as a monument historique since 5 November 1990.[3]
