Hôtel de Lamoignon

The Hôtel de Lamoignon is defined by a stone watchtower, or échauguette, that clings to the corner of the building where the rue Pavée meets the rue des Francs-Bourgeois. Built in the late sixteenth century, this mansion began as the residence of Diane de France, the daughter of King Henry the Second. Its stone facade features classical relief sculptures, including two figures representing Truth and Prudence, and the structure stands as the best-preserved example of its era in the city.