On the Right Bank of the Seine, the hôtels particuliers tell the story of an aristocratic, refined, and often overlooked Paris. These sumptuous residences, tucked behind grand carriage gates, reveal the hidden soul of the Marais and its surroundings.
- Hôtel de Sully (Right Bank)
📍 62 rue Saint-Antoine, 75004 Paris
Built between 1625 and 1630 for a wealthy financier, Mesme Gallet, the Hôtel de Sully is a stunning example of Louis XIII architecture. It takes its name from the Duke of Sully, minister to Henri IV, whose family acquired it in 1634. Located at the corner of rue Saint-Antoine and Place des Vosges, it is renowned for its sculpted stone façades, elegant garden, and orangery. Today, it houses the Centre des Monuments Nationaux.
2. Hôtel Carnavalet (Right Bank)
📍 23 rue de Sévigné, 75003 Paris
The Hôtel Carnavalet was the residence of the Marquise de Sévigné in the 17th century. This magnificent Renaissance mansion, later expanded with classical additions, has been home to the Museum of the History of Paris since the 19th century. Inside, thousands of objects trace the story of Parisian life—from old shop signs to relics of the Revolution. Its gardens and inner courtyards are also emblematic of the Marais’s unique charm.
3.Hôtel Salé (Right Bank)
📍 5 rue de Thorigny, 75003 Paris
Built between 1656 and 1659 for a tax collector of the gabelle (salt tax), the Hôtel Salé is one of the most majestic private mansions in the Marais. Its name reflects its fiscal origins. The building is remarkable for its grand proportions, monumental staircase, and baroque interiors. Since 1985, it has housed the Picasso Museum.
4.Hôtel de Lamoignon (Right Bank)
📍 24 rue Pavée, 75004 Paris
Originally built in 1584 for Diane de France and later redesigned by Guillaume de Lamoignon, the first president of the Parliament of Paris, this mansion is a jewel of Renaissance architecture. Today, it is home to the Historical Library of the City of Paris.
5.Hôtel de Soubise (Right Bank)
📍 60 rue des Francs-Bourgeois, 75003 Paris
A true Baroque-Rococo gem, the Hôtel de Soubise was rebuilt in the early 18th century for François de Rohan-Soubise. It now houses the French National Archives. Highlights include richly decorated salons featuring works by Boffrand, Boucher, and Van Loo, as well as an impressive grand staircase.
6.Hôtel de Sens (Right Bank)
📍 1 rue du Figuier, 75004 Paris
Dating back to the late 15th century, this mansion was built for the Archbishop of Sens and is one of the few remaining medieval structures in the neighborhood. After serving various purposes over the centuries, it was restored by the City of Paris between the 1930s and 1950s. Since 1961, it has been home to the Forney Library, which specializes in decorative arts.
7.Hôtel de Chalon-Luxembourg (Right Bank)
📍 70 rue du Temple, 75003 Paris
Built in 1623 for Guillaume Perrochel, steward to the king, this mansion of pink brick and white stone is a fine example of Louis XIII style. Arranged around a courtyard and a small garden, it features a particularly striking sculpted gateway. Listed as a historic monument since 1977, it is now owned by the City of Paris.
