This mansion is one of three buildings in Aix-en-Provence built in the colossal order.
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This private mansion is one of three buildings in Aix-en-Provence in the colossal order.
In 1671 Joseph de Martiny, Paymaster-General of France, had work carried out in the family home of his wife, Louise-Françoise d'Estienne de Saint Jean.
The solemn and sober order of the frontage is attributed to the stone-cutter, entrepreneur and architect Louis Jaubert, his son Jean-Claude and his nephews Jean and Laurent Vallon.
The vestibule leads to a large "vanity" staircase in wrought...
In 1671 Joseph de Martiny, Paymaster-General of France, had work carried out in the family home of his wife, Louise-Françoise d'Estienne de Saint Jean.
The solemn and sober order of the frontage is attributed to the stone-cutter, entrepreneur and architect Louis Jaubert, his son Jean-Claude and his nephews Jean and Laurent Vallon.
The vestibule leads to a large "vanity" staircase in wrought...