| Hôtel d'Esmivy de Moissac | |
| Building Type: | Hôtel particulier |
| Address: | 4, Cours Mirabeau |
| Location Town: | Aix-en-Provence |
| Location Country: | France |
| Start Date: | 1710 |
| Completion Date: | 1757 |
| Architect: | Georges Vallon |
The Hôtel d'Esmivy de Moissac (a.k.a. Hôtel de Villars) is a listed hôtel particulier in Aix-en-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhône, France.
It is located on the corner of the Cours Mirabeau and the Avenue Victor Hugo, in the centre of Aix-en-Provence. Its exact address is 4, Cours Mirabeau.[1]
Construction began in 1710.[2] [3] In 1757, its facade was designed by French architect Georges Vallon (1688-1767), who designed many other buildings in Aix, including the Hôtel du Poët at the top of the Cours Mirabeau.[3]
The hotel is three-story high. Its facade has two Doric columns supporting the balcony overlooking the Cours Mirabeau on the first floor.[1] Inside, there is a grand staircase with a wrought-iron railing.[1] On the ceilings, there is ornamental plasterwork representing angels.[1]
Its original owner was Lois d'Esmivy de Moissac, an Advisor to the "Cours des Comptes".[2] [3] In 1750, de Moissac's grandson sold it to Honoré Armand de Villars (1702-1770).[3] [4]
It has been listed as a "monument historique" since January 5, 1993.