Hôtel de Sully

The construction of the Hôtel de Sully began between 1625 and 1630, commissioned by the Controller of Finances, Mesme Gallet. The estate included a dwelling, a garden, and an orangery, with direct access to what was then the Place Royale, now the Place des Vosges. The plans for this building were drawn by the architect Jean Androuet du Cerceau. In 1634, Maximilien de Béthune, the first Duke of Sully, acquired the residence and spent his final years there. His grandson, the second Duke of Sully, had an additional wing built on the west side of the building, facing the garden, around 1660. The Sully family owned the property until the 18th century, after which ownership changed hands multiple times.