Hôtel Matignon

Hôtel Matignon is a grand townhouse in the seventh arrondissement that has been the official residence and workplace of the Prime Minister of France since 1935. Built in the early eighteenth century, it boasts one of the largest private gardens in Paris, extending behind the mansion as a landscaped park. Its interiors mix Rococo detailing with later refurbishments used for cabinet meetings. The building is not usually open to visitors, though its garden and salons are accessible during Heritage Days, drawing those curious about executive power.