Hôtel de Forbin explained

The Hôtel de Forbin is a listed hôtel particulier in Aix-en-Provence.

Location

It is located at 20, Cours Mirabeau in Aix-en-Provence.^{[1] [2]}

History

It was designed by architect Pierre Pavillon (1612-1670) in 1656.^{[1] [2]} 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]

It now houses the LCL S.A. bank.^[3]

Heritage significance

It has been listed as a monument historique since 5 November 1990.

References

43.5264°N 5.4484°W

Notes and References

1. http://www.culture-13.fr/annuaire/hotel-de-forbin.html Culture 13: Hôtel de Forbin
2. http://www.aixenprovencetourism.com/aix-hp-mirabeau.htm Aix-en-Provence Tourism: Cours Mirabeau
3. http://www.paca.culture.gouv.fr/banqueImages/imago/resultat.php?MODE=simple&send=Rechercher&termes=&DPT=13&COM=Aix-en-Provence&EDIF=&TICO=h%F4tel+de+Forbin&MCL=&NB=20&action=&SERV=crmh&ADRS=&AUT=&AUTR=&DATPV=&DENO=&DIFF=&DOC=&LBASE=&LEG=&LIEU=&NUMCD=&NUMI=&OBS=&REN=&SUJE&page=1&formatSortie=imprimante&modeAffichage=cartex Ministry of Culture: PACA