Hotel de Mayenne

The Hôtel de Mayenne is a historic city mansion in Paris's 4th arrondissement, built between 1613 and 1617 to designs by Jean Androuet du Cerceau. Named for the Duke of Mayenne, who acquired the property in 1605, the building has been a protected historic monument since 1974. Architectural highlights include the redesigned façade facing the Rue Saint-Antoine, an impressive grand staircase, and balconies decorated with the Cross of Lorraine. Later alterations, including work by Germain Boffrand, further shaped its appearance. Originally used as a residence, the building now houses an elementary school, a middle school (collège), and a high school (lycée). Since 2011, the historic complex has been undergoing extensive renovation to preserve the site's cultural value.