Hôtel Montferrier 1 Min
Hôtel Particulier Duranti 002 ©ot MontpellierA bit of History
These constructions continued until the 18th century. Today, Montpellier has nearly 80 mansions. Over the centuries, the wealth of the nobility is displayed with a profusion of decoration, the windows, the balconies, the facades of the buildings become majestic.
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The Hôtel des Trésoriers de la Bourse, a mixture of 17th and 18th century buildings, past the imposing porch, you may notice on the floor of the courtyard, the very beautiful calade… you know?
Typical of the south of France, it is an alley of round stones recovered from rivers laid out on the ground, thus allowing the circulation of horse-drawn carriages.
Continue your visit to the Hotel de Varennes, place Pétrarque, admire its vaults which lead to several Gothic rooms under ribbed vaults, a well 24m deep stands in the center of the inner courtyard.
Hôtel Montferrier 4 Min
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Placedelacomedie_terrasses_horizontaleGreat architects like Simon Levesville and d’Aviler reorganized the medieval hostal. The austerity of the facades contrasts with the monumental staircase which is openworked with balustrades to open onto the interior courtyard. It becomes a symbol of social distinction.
The 18th century is characterized by the embellishment of the facades thanks to a generation of Languedoc architects, the Girals. Little by little, the facades become less sober and the balconies are decorated with ironwork.
With the rise to power of the bourgeoisie and its demand for profitability, the private mansion evolved into investment property (rental). The facades and staircases come alive with exuberant, sometimes ostentatious decorations, inspired by the Haussmann style which breaks with the Montpellier tradition.
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Visit more, spend less.The Festival of living Architectures allows you to discover ephemeral contemporary works in private mansions in Montpellier.
The works, made specifically in harmony with the courtyards in which they are exhibited, are unique and only last for the duration of the festival.
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Fav 006 ©maïlys LaurentThe Festival of living Architectures, a magical moment in the heart of private mansions
