Hôtel Matignon
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stately palace in Paris, office of the prime minister
Key facts
- Type
- Hôtel particulier
- Architectural style
- Baroque
- Location
- 57 Rue de Varenne , 7th arrondissement of Paris , France
- Current tenants
- Sébastien Lecornu ( Prime Minister of France )
- Architect
- Jean Courtonne
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Encyclopedic overview
The Hôtel Matignon (French: Hôtel de Matignon, pronounced [otɛl d(ə) matiɲɔ̃]) is the official residence of the Prime Minister of France. It is located in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, at 57 Rue de Varenne. The name Matignon is often used as a metonym for the governmental action of the prime minister.
History
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