Paris, France: Hotel de Sully

Walk off a corner of the Place des Vosges, and you will find yourself in a spectacular courtyard. The buildings are ancient and majestic, while the greenery is striking.

Welcome to the Hotel de Sully. The story goes back more than 400 years, since it was built in the 1620s. However, the area was purchased by Maximilien de Béthune, Duke of Sully, in 1634. The family owned the place through the 1700s. The building bounced around a bit since then, but now it serves as the headquarters for France's agency that in charge of the country's historic buildings and monuments.

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Place des Vosges

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