Hôtel de Breteuil
| Hôtel de Breteuil | |
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 The Hôtel de Breteuil in 2010 | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Hôtel particulier |
| Architectural style | Rococo Revival |
| Address | 12 Avenue Foch |
| Town or city | Paris |
| Country | France |
| Completed | 1892 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Ernest Sanson |
The Hôtel de Breteuil is a historic building in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, France.
History[]
The hôtel particulier was built for Henri Le Tonnelier de Breteuil and his second wife.[1] It was designed by architect Ernest Sanson, and its construction was completed in 1892.[2]
During the Christmastime of 1858, the hotel hosted a chess match between the American master Paul Morphy and Adolf Anderssen, part of Morphy's tour of Europe. Morphy won the match handily, and Anderssen thrice employed an unusual opening—with mixed results—which came to bear his name.[3]
The building was acquired by the Irish State for £151,940[4] in 14 May 1957.[5] It has since been the home for the Irish Embassy in France.
Gallery[]
The Coat of arms of Ireland is featured above the entrance to the Embassy.
References[]
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- ^ Gaillard, Marc (2003). Paris à la Belle Epoque au temps de Proust. Etrepilly: Presses du village. p. 84. ISBN 9782914700139. OCLC 53899321.
- ^ Poisson, Michel (2009). 1000 immeubles et monuments de Paris : dictionnaire visuel des architectes de la capitale. Paris: Parigramme. p. 316. ISBN 9782840965398.
- ^ Sergeant, Philip W. (1957). Morphy's Games of Chess. Dover. pp. 103–126. ISBN 0486203867.
- ^ Oireachtas, Houses of the (1956-10-25). "Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Paris Embassy. – Dáil Éireann (15th Dáil) – Thursday, 25 Oct 1956 – Houses of the Oireachtas". www.oireachtas.ie. Retrieved 2021-11-02.
- ^ Oireachtas, Houses of the (1956-11-08). "Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Paris Embassy. �� Dáil Éireann (15th Dáil) – Thursday, 8 Nov 1956 – Houses of the Oireachtas". www.oireachtas.ie. Retrieved 2021-11-02.
Coordinates: 48°52′26″N 2°17′29″E / 48.8740°N 2.2915°E
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