Mansion " Clary or Hôtel de Pierre " .

We can say that this mansion is emblematic in Toulouse, since it does not share the architectural style typical of our city. Indeed , it is not built in red brick, but in white stone, as is magnificent, in the neoclassical style, with Doric columns, friezes and sculpted capitals, as well as numerous statues ans cavings.

We can immediately say that is not in the Toulouse architectural style .

You notice it right away on this street in Toulouse.

It's a true palace made of while stone.

This mansion is called the " Hôtel de Pierre or Clary " .

• The history :

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  Splendide Façade of this mansion of Toulouse.

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  Nice sculpted façade of this mansion in Toulouse.

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  Doric columns and sculpted friezes on this façade of this mansion in Toulouse.

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  neoclassical style façade of this mansion in Toulouse.

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  Façade on the street of this splendid mansion in Toulouse.

It was built by the architect " Nicolas Bachelier " in 1537 around an interior courtyard, modeled after Italian Palaces .

The entrance door is intricately crafted, features notably superb breaded old men whose expressiveness recalls the works of Michelangelo .

In 1602, " Nicolas de Guerrier " , a wealthy apothecary, bought the mansion, which later passed to " François de Clary " .

This man has had a truly remarkable career .

He eventually became the first President of Parliament in 1611 .

He was also a prominent dignitary of the Académie des Jeux Floraux of Toulouse.

I remember you that our Académie is the oldest in the World.

It was 700 years old !!! .

But the Clary couple due to their rank, found the mansion too modest.

In the 17th. century, the city administrators allowed the " Clary " couple to built a splendid façade on the street reminiscent of the Italian architecture of the " Palladio in Vicence " .

It was built by the architect " Pierre Souffron " .

This mansion is an architectural gem of our city in the Renaissance Style .

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  Nameplate of this mansion in Tou

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  White stone façade of this mansion in Toulouse.

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  Old door and splendid decorations of this mansion in Toulouse.

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  Window ans Doric columns on this façade of this mansion in Toulouse.

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  Splendid decoration on this façade of this mansion in

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  Many stautes sculpted on this façade of this mansion in Toulouse.

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  Magnificent Doric columns on this façade of this mansion in Toulouse.

• The architecture :

Photo showing this magnificent courtyard of this splendid mansion in the center of Toulouse. It was built with a combinaison of locally fired brick and white stone. It is characterized by its Renaissance style, with ae-rcades and numerous carved friezes.

For the construction of this remarkable façade, the greatest architects and sculptors in the country were called upon.

We can observe the presence of a stone carved exterior with pilasters, garlands, fruits, trophies of arms, eagles and suns .

We can say it is impressive : nice enormous columns, pilasters topped with Corinthian capitals, support a cornice crowned by a pediment .

At the same time, it was built a very important bridge for our city, it's the medieval bridge that you could see if you will discover Toulouse: The " Pont Neuf " .

This bridge was built with white stones , and the people of Toulouse said that the stone cam from " Pont Neuf " , which connected " The Saint-Jacques hospital " to the city center, and that there were more stones than on the bridge !!! .

In 1857, " Calvet-Besson " , the new owner, altered the Baroque façade with heavy sculptured completed and placed the coasts os arms of " François de Clary " and his own above the doors .

All of this was carried out by architect " Urbain Vitry " and sculptor " Calmette " .

The sculpted decor of these splendid façade was not completed until the 19th. century.

The four buildings sections are arranged around a central courtyard, and a garden extends at the back.

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  A old door with a white stone sculpted pediment of this mansion in Toulouse.

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  The sculpted entrance of this mansion in Toulouse.

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  A Renaissance architectural style façade of this mansion in Toulouse.

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  A sculpted capital in this mansion of Toulouse.

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  This splendid façade of this mansion of Toulouse.

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  This splendid couryard of this mansion in Toulouse.

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  This splendid friezes of this mansion in Toulouse.

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  A face sculpted below this window of this mansion in Toulouse.

The elevations facing the courtyard where stone and brick intertwine are richly adorned .

The door with " Atlantes by Bachelier " opens into a staircase with a straight banister, on of the first example in Toulouse .

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  White stone sculpture on this mansion in Toulouse.

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  Corridor with a vaulted ceiling in this mansion of Toulouse.

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  Beautiful ols door in this mansion of Toulouse.

This splendid Renaissance mansion was classified as a Historical Monument in 1889 .

• The interior of the Clary mansion :

The two main features are the grand Renaissance-style fireplace and the pained ceilings.

The presence of the first straight staircase of the Renaissance in Toulouse showcases decor that marks the emergence of the Doric order in the city, reflecting a sought after reference to ancient architecture !!! .

That's all today my friends.

If you ever visit Toulouse, don't miss this gem of Renaissance architecture in our pink city .

The only issue is that it isn't open to the public, but through this post, a least you can discover the interior of this true Italian-style palace !!! .

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BONUS PHOTOS :

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  Asplendid sculpted façade of this mansion of Toulouse.

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  Magnificent sculpted capital of this mansion in Toulouse.

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  Old wood door in this mansion in Toulouse.

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  Beautiful Doric columns in this mansion in Toulouse.

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  Beautiful old door ans splendid decoration of this mansion of Toulouse.

Address : 25, Dalbade street 31 000 Toulouse .