Pavillon du Roi

The Pavillon du Roi is a historic townhouse located in the middle of the southern side of the Place des Vosges in Paris's 4th arrondissement. As the central element of the square, it faces the equestrian statue of Louis XIII and, together with the Pavillon de la Reine opposite, forms the main architectural buildings of the complex. Built between 1605 and 1608 at the expense of the French crown, the building originally served as the grand entrance to what was then the Place Royale. Although it was conceived as a model for the other houses on the square, the king himself never moved in. The facade was designed by the royal architect Louis Métezeau, while construction was carried out under the direction of the master mason Jonas Robelin. Over the centuries, the property changed hands several times and served as a residence for various notable figures or was rented out. Today, the building's exterior is protected as a historic monument, and parts of the interior are also listed. You can admire the building from the street and appreciate its central role in the urban design of the square.