Hôtel Matignon, Paris

Name: Hôtel Matignon
Address: Paris, France

#511 among attractions in Paris

Neoclassical architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Hôtel Matignon or Hôtel de Matignon is the official residence of the Prime Minister of France. It is located in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, at 57 Rue de Varenne. "Matignon" is often used as a metonym for the governmental action of the Prime Minister of France. The current tenant has been Prime Minister Jean Castex since he took office on 3 July 2020. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 48°51'16"N, 2°19'14"E

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Palais-Bourbon (Saint Thomas d'Aquin)Paris France

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Les Invalides, Musée Rodin, Le Bon Marché, Musée des Plans-Reliefs.

~1990 ftW
Military museums and interred war heroes
Les Invalides, Paris
10 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.
~1150 ftW
Mansion and garden with sculptor's works
Musée Rodin, Paris
6 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...
~1530 ftSE
Shopping, Department store
Le Bon Marché, Paris
8 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.
~1930 ftNW
Museum, Military museum, History museum
Musée des Plans-Reliefs, Paris
10 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...
0.4 miW
Museum, Military museum
Musée de l'Ordre de la Libération, Paris
11 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.
~1960 ftNW
Museum, History museum
Musée d'Histoire Contemporaine, Paris
10 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.
~1460 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Sainte-Clotilde, Paris
8 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.
0.4 miSW
Church
Saint-François-Xavier, Paris
11 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 miS
Fountain, Egyptian revival architecture
Fontaine du Fellah, Paris
11 min walk • The Fontaine du Fellah, also known as the Egyptian Fountain, located at 52 rue de Sèvres in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, next to the entrance of the Vaneau metro station, was built in 1806 during the rule of Napoleon Bonaparte, in the neo-Egyptian style inspired by Napoleon's Egyptian campaign.
~1080 ftE
Fountain
Fontaine des Quatre-Saisons, Paris
6 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.
~1210 ftS
Park
Jardin Catherine-Labouré, Paris
6 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 Matignon?

Nearby attractions include Hôtel d'Estrées, Paris (3 min walk), Hôtel de Villeroy, Paris (4 min walk), Pentemont Abbey, Paris (4 min walk), Faubourg Saint-Germain, Paris (5 min walk).

How to get to Hôtel Matignon by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hôtel Matignon:

Bus

Grenelle - Bellechasse • Lines: 69 (4 min walk)
Vaneau - Babylone • Lines: 86 (6 min walk)

Metro

Rue du Bac • Lines: 12 (7 min walk)
Varenne • Lines: 13 (8 min walk)

Train

Musée d'Orsay (13 min walk)
Invalides (17 min walk)

Ferry

Musée d'Orsay • Lines: Batobus (14 min walk)
Louvre • Lines: Batobus (17 min walk)