Immeuble Lavirotte, Paris

Name: Immeuble Lavirotte
Address: Paris, France

#424 among attractions in Paris

Art Nouveau architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Lavirotte Building, an apartment building at 29 Avenue Rapp in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, France, was designed by the architect Jules Lavirotte and built between 1899 and 1901. The building is one of the best-known surviving examples of Art Nouveau architecture in Paris. The facade is lavishly decorated with sculpture and ceramic tiles made by the ceramics manufacturer Alexandre Bigot. Lavirotte was awarded the prize for the most original new facade in the 7th arrondissement in 1901. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°51'33"N, 2°18'3"E

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Palais-Bourbon (Gros-Caillou)Paris France

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Day trips

Immeuble Lavirotte – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Eiffel Tower, Musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac, Champ de Mars, Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Immeuble Lavirotte?

Nearby attractions include American Library in Paris, Paris (3 min walk), Palais de l'Alma, Paris (5 min walk), Musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac, Paris (5 min walk), Holy Trinity Cathedral and the Russian Orthodox Spiritual and Cultural Center, Paris (5 min walk).

How to get to Immeuble Lavirotte by public transport?

The nearest stations to Immeuble Lavirotte:

Bus

Monttessuy • Lines: 42 (4 min walk)
Bosquet - Saint-Dominique • Lines: 69, 80, 92 (4 min walk)

Ferry

Tour-Eiffel • Lines: Batobus (10 min walk)
Port des Champs-Elysées • Lines: Batobus (20 min walk)

Metro

École Militaire • Lines: 8 (10 min walk)
Alma-Marceau • Lines: 9 (11 min walk)

Train

Champ de Mars - Tour Eiffel (14 min walk)
Invalides (17 min walk)