Hôtel d'Esmivy de Moissac

The Hôtel d'Esmivy de Moissac (a.k.a. Hôtel de Villars) is a listed hôtel particulier in Aix-en-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhône, France.

Hôtel d'Esmivy de Moissac
General information
Type	Hôtel particulier
Address	4, Cours Mirabeau
Town or city	Aix-en-Provence
Country	France
Construction started	1710
Completed	1757
Design and construction
Architect(s)	Georges Vallon

Location

It is located on the corner of the Cours Mirabeau and the Avenue Victor Hugo, in the centre of Aix-en-Provence. Its exact address is 4, Cours Mirabeau.^[1][2]

History

Construction began in 1710.^[3][4][1] In 1757, its facade was designed by French architect Georges Vallon (1688-1767), who designed many other buildings in Aix, including the Hôtel du Poët at the top of the Cours Mirabeau.^[1][4]

The hotel is three-story high. Its facade has two Doric columns supporting the balcony overlooking the Cours Mirabeau on the first floor.^[2] Inside, there is a grand staircase with a wrought-iron railing.^[2] On the ceilings, there is ornamental plasterwork representing angels.^[2]

Its original owner was Lois d'Esmivy de Moissac, an Advisor to the "Cours des Comptes".^[3][4] In 1750, de Moissac's grandson sold it to Honoré Armand de Villars (1702-1770).^[4][5]

Heritage significance

It has been listed as a "monument historique" since January 5, 1993.^[1]