Hôtel de Breteuil

Hôtel de Breteuil
The Hôtel de Breteuil in 2010
General information
Type Hôtel particulier
Address 12 Avenue Foch
Town or city Paris
Country France
Completed 1892
Design and construction
Architect Ernest Sanson

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

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. 1 2 Poisson, Michel (2009). 1000 immeubles et monuments de Paris : dictionnaire visuel des architectes de la capitale. Paris: Parigramme. p. 316. ISBN 9782840965398.

Coordinates: 48°52′26″N 2°17′29″E / 48.8740°N 2.2915°E / 48.8740; 2.2915

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