Hôtel d’Avaray

The Hôtel d'Avaray is an hôtel particulier in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, at 85 Rue de Grenelle. Since 1920 it has been the official residence of the ambassador of the Netherlands to France.

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Type: Manor estate
Description: hôtel particulier in Paris, France
Address: Rue de Grenelle

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Orsay Museum and Sciences Po.

Orsay Museum

Museum

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The Musée d'Orsay is a museum in Paris, France, on the Left Bank of the Seine. It is housed in the former Gare d'Orsay, a Beaux-Arts railway station built from 1898 to 1900. Orsay Museum is situated 560 metres northeast of Hôtel d’Avaray.

Sciences Po

College

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Sciences Po or Sciences Po Paris, also known as the Paris Institute of Political Studies, is a public research university located in Paris, France, that holds the status of grande école and the legal status of grand établissement. Sciences Po is situated 570 metres southeast of Hôtel d’Avaray.

Musée Maillol

Museum

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The Musée Maillol is an art museum located in the 7th arrondissement at 59–61, rue de Grenelle, Paris, France. Musée Maillol is situated 250 metres southeast of Hôtel d’Avaray.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Faubourg Saint-Germain and 7th arrondissement.

Faubourg Saint-Germain

Quarter

Faubourg Saint-Germain is a historic district of Paris, France. The Faubourg has long been known as the favourite home of the French high nobility and hosts many aristocratic hôtels particuliers. It is currently part of the 7th arrondissement of Paris.

7th arrondissement

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The 7th arrondissement is perhaps the most expensive area to live in Paris. The Eiffel Tower, one of the most famous tourist sites in the world, is here, as well as many government buildings. Many dignitaries and VIPs populate this arrondissement.