Mansions
Hôtel de Coulanges This mansion boasts beautiful early 18th-century architecture, although the right wing dates from the early 1600s. Hôtel Salé Built in 1656–9 for Aubert de Fontenay, a salt-tax collector, this mansion was restored in 1986 to provide a home for the Musée Picasso. Hôtel Guénégaud Designed by the architect François Mansart in the mid-17th century, this splendid mansion houses a Hunting Museum.
Hôtel de Beauvais The young Mozart performed at this 17th-century mansion. Notice the balcony decorated with goats’ heads. Hôtel de Béthune Sully This
17th-century mansion was home to the Duc de Sully, chief minister to
Henri IV. It now houses the French National Monuments administration.
Hôtel de Sens One of Paris’s few medieval mansions. Henri IV’s wife Marguerite de Valois lived here after their divorce. It is now home to a fine arts library. 1 rue Figuier, 75004 Closed to the public
Hôtel de Sens
Hôtel de St-Aignan The plain exterior hides an enormous mansion within. It is now the Museum of Jewish Art and History. Hôtel de Soubise Along with the adjacent Hôtel de Rohan, this 17th-century mansion houses the national archives.
Hôtel de Soubise
Hôtel de Lamoignon Built in 1584 for the daughter of Henri II. 24 rue Pavée, 75004 Closed to the public
Hôtel de Lamoignon
Hôtel de Marle This 16th-century mansion houses the Swedish Cultural Centre and café.
Galleries
Galerie Marian Goodman Housed
in a 17th-century mansion, this gallery is a slice of New York. Artists
on show include Jeff Wall and video-maker Steve McQueen. 79 rue du Temple, 75003 Open 11am–7pm Tue–Sat
Galerie Akié Aricchi Eclectic exhibitions covering photography, sculpture and paint, often with an Asian influence. 26 rue Keller, 75011 Open 3–7pm Tue–Sat
Galerie Alain Gutharc Alain Gutharc devotes his space to the work of young, contemporary artists in paint, photography, sculpture or mixed media. Galerie Daniel Templon A favourite among the French contemporary art establishment, exhibiting big, international names as well as talented newcomers. 30 rue Beaubourg, 75003 Open 10am–7pm Mon–Sat
Galerie Karsten Greve A leading international gallery with top names in Modern and contemporary art and photography. 5 rue Debelleyme, 75003 Open 11am–7pm Tue–Sat
Galerie Patrick Seguin This gallery features stylish 20th-century furniture and architecture, by artists such as Le Corbusier and Prouvé.
Galerie Patrick Seguin
Galerie Lavignes-Bastille Narrative figuration, Op Art and new artists are featured here.
Galerie Lavignes-Bastille
Galerie Liliane et Michel Durand-Dessert Housed in a former factory, the gallery concentrates on contemporary art. 28 rue de Lappe, 75011 Open 11am–7pm Tue–Sat
Galerie Durand-Dessert
Galerie Yvon Lambert Changing exhibits cover contemporary art, photography and installations.
Galerie Nikki Diana Marquardt A gallery of politically motivated artworks executed in all types of art media. 9 pl des Vosges, 75004 Open 1–6pm Mon–Fri
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