Visite guidée : L'hôtel particulier de la marquise de Païva

This legendary mansion, which has amazed visitors for two centuries, was erected in the style of the Italian Renaissance for one of the lionesses of the Second Empire: the Marquise de Païva.

Born in poverty, this high-flying courtesan became one of the wealthiest and most adulated women in Paris.

She made her palace the symbol of her revenge against destiny. The grand yellow onyx staircase and the Moorish bathroom are iconic creations of astonishing luxury. The paintings and sculptures adorning this exceptional building are the work of the most prestigious artists of the era.

In this magical palace, "la Païva" hosted parties that became legendary. She knew Franz Liszt, Richard Wagner, while the Goncourt brothers, Ernest Renan, and Théophile Gautier frequented her salon.

Through delightful anecdotes, you will dive into the history and whirlwind of the Second Empire and witness the revival of one of the most scandalous and romantic figures of her time...

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