Hôtel Biron, Paris

Name: Hôtel Biron
Address: Paris, France

#751 among attractions in Paris

Museum, Baroque architecture, Vernacular architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Hôtel Biron, known initially as the Hôtel Peyrenc-de-Moras and later as the Hôtel du Maine, is an hôtel particulier located at 77 rue de Varenne, in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, that was built from 1727 to 1732 to the designs of the architect Jean Aubert. Since 1919 it has housed the Musée Rodin, dedicated to the work of Auguste Rodin. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 48°51'19"N, 2°18'57"E

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Palais-Bourbon (Invalides)Paris France

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Hôtel Biron – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Les Invalides, Musée Rodin, Musée de l'Armée, Le Bon Marché.

~800 ftW
Military museums and interred war heroes
Les Invalides, Paris
4 min walk • Les Invalides, officially known as L'Hôtel national des Invalides, is an iconic historical complex located in the heart of Paris, France. This grandiose site was originally built as a hospital and retirement home for war veterans by order of King Louis XIV.
~220 ftS
Mansion and garden with sculptor's works
Musée Rodin, Paris
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Paris, the Musée Rodin is an enchanting homage to one of France's most revered sculptors, Auguste Rodin. Housed in the elegant Hôtel Biron and its surrounding gardens, this museum is a sanctuary of art and beauty dedicated to the works of...
~1130 ftNW
Army museum in former military hospital
Musée de l'Armée, Paris
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Paris, the Musée de l'Armée stands as an emblematic institution dedicated to military history and the valor of France's armed forces. Housed in the magnificent Hôtel National des Invalides, the museum's collection spans from antiquity to the...
0.5 miSE
Shopping, Department store
Le Bon Marché, Paris
13 min walk • Le Bon Marché is a department store in Paris. Founded in 1838 and revamped almost completely by Aristide Boucicaut in 1852, it was one of the first modern department stores. It has been a member of the International Association of Department Stores from 1986 to 2011.
~760 ftNW
Museum, Military museum, History museum
Musée des Plans-Reliefs, Paris
4 min walk • The Musée des Plans-Reliefs is a hidden gem located in the heart of Paris, France. Nestled within the historic Les Invalides complex, this unique museum is dedicated to an exceptional collection of 3D maps, offering visitors a glimpse into the art of military...
~1090 ftW
Museum, Military museum
Musée de l'Ordre de la Libération, Paris
6 min walk • The Musée de l'Ordre de la Libération is a military museum located in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, France. The museum is dedicated to the Ordre de la Libération, France's second national order after the Légion d'honneur, which was created in 1940 by General Charles de Gaulle, leader of the Free French Forces.
~800 ftNW
Museum, History museum
Musée d'Histoire Contemporaine, Paris
4 min walk • La contemporaine is a French library, museum and archive center specialized on 20th century history. It was named "Bibliothèque de documentation internationale contemporaine" until 2018.
~1350 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Sainte-Clotilde, Paris
7 min walk • The Basilica of Saint Clotilde is a basilica church in Paris, located on the Rue Las Cases, in the 7th arrondissement. It is best known for its twin spires.
~1810 ftS
Church
Saint-François-Xavier, Paris
9 min walk • St Francis Xavier Church French: Église Saint-François-Xavier or Église Saint-François-Xavier-des-Missions-étrangères is a parish Roman Catholic church in the 7th arrondissement of Paris dedicated to Francis Xavier, the patron saint of missions.
0.4 miE
Fountain
Fontaine des Quatre-Saisons, Paris
11 min walk • The Fontaine des Quatre-Saisons is a monumental 18th-century public fountain, at 57-59 rue de Grenelle in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, France. It was executed by Edme Bouchardon, royal sculptor of King Louis XV, and opened in 1745.
~1910 ftSE
Park
Jardin Catherine-Labouré, Paris
10 min walk • The Jardin Catherine-Labouré is a park of about 7,000 square metres in Paris's Seventh Arrondissement, on Rue Babylone. This garden with grapevines and ornamental berries was the potager of the convent of the Daughters of Charity since 1633 and has been open to the public since 1977.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hôtel Biron?

Nearby attractions include Musée Rodin, Paris (2 min walk), Hôtel de Villeroy, Paris (4 min walk), Musée des Plans-Reliefs, Paris (4 min walk), Les Invalides, Paris (4 min walk).

How to get to Hôtel Biron by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hôtel Biron:

Metro

Varenne • Lines: 13 (3 min walk)
Saint-François-Xavier • Lines: 13 (7 min walk)

Bus

Bourgogne • Lines: 69 (5 min walk)
Vauban - Hôtel des Invalides • Lines: 82, 92, Bleue (6 min walk)

Train

Invalides (14 min walk)
Musée d'Orsay (16 min walk)

Ferry

Musée d'Orsay • Lines: Batobus (16 min walk)
Port des Champs-Elysées • Lines: Batobus (16 min walk)