$1,841,295

Mansion With Garden (18th Century) – Within The City Walls Of Avignon

  • 4 Beds
  • 1 Baths
  • 5,146 Sqft
  • Updated: June 2
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Avignon city centre – Vaucluse. Avignon sometimes harbours timeless spots, where certain properties continue to make history. A beautiful private mansion with a 478m² garden, set on a 495m² plot, comprising a 296m² townhouse and a separate 182m² apartment. Combining architectural elegance with the French art de vivre, its charm is evident at every turn.
The main house, on the ground floor, fea
Avignon city centre – Vaucluse. Avignon sometimes harbours timeless spots, where certain properties continue to make history. A beautiful private mansion with a 478m² garden, set on a 495m² plot, comprising a 296m² townhouse and a separate 182m² apartment. Combining architectural elegance with the French art de vivre, its charm is evident at every turn.
The main house, on the ground floor, features a dining room, a large living room, a fully fitted and equipped separate kitchen with a utility room, and a guest toilet. Upstairs, the sleeping area comprises two master suites, one of which is a 40m² master suite with a dressing room, shower room and toilet, the second with a small adjoining bedroom and its own bathroom, an additional bedroom (with a dressing room and bathroom), a study (which could serve as a bedroom), and a lovely library area.
Located on the 2nd floor, a 182m² dual-aspect flat comprising a 43m² living room and 5 bedrooms, including 2 master suites.
The third floor offers a 100m² attic with storage space.
It also comes with a garage and a parking space in the Oratoire car park. Situated 10 minutes from the TGV station and all amenities, in the Saint-Agricole district, one of the most elegant in the city centre.
Historically, this site, founded by cardinals on the grounds of a former cloister in the 14th century, was visited by Napoleon Bonaparte during the siege of Toulon, before belonging for many years to the family of Count Auguste de Forbin de la Barben, one of the very first directors of the Louvre Museum.
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Avignon intra-muros – Vaucluse.

Avignon cache parfois des lieux hors du temps, là où certaines adresses continuent d’écrire leur Histoire.

Bel Hôtel Particulier de 478m2 avec jardin, situé au coeur de la cité des Papes, érigé durant la fin du XVIIIe siècle, sur un terrain de 495m2, sur les terres d’un ancien cloître, fondées par deux cardinaux (XIVe). Entre noblesse architecturale et Art-de-vivre à la française, son charme opère à chaque instant, là où certaines pierres marquent encore la mémoire du temps.

La maison de ville principale, dotée de 296m2 en rez-de-jardin, saura vous séduire avec ses belles moulures anciennes, sa hauteur sous plafond, ainsi qu’avec ses nombreuses ouvertures offrant un lieux calme et ensoleillé, mettant en lumière ses matériaux les plus nobles, extrêmement bien conservés.

Composée sur deux niveaux, le rez-de-de-jardin propose un grand salon, une salle à manger conviviale, une cuisine indépendante entièrement équipée et aménagée (avec son arrière cuisine) et un wc.

A l’étage, son espace nuit, donnant accès sur un bel espace bibliothèque, dispose de deux suites parentales, dont une spacieuse master suite de 40m2 avec dressing privatif et une salle d’eau avec wc; la seconde proposant un petit salon privatif servant de lit d’appoint et sa salle de bain, une chambre supplémentaire (avec dressing et salle de bain) ainsi qu’un grand bureau avec wc et lavabo (pouvant servir de chambre).

Le second étage propose un appartement traversant de 182m2, comprenant un séjour avec cheminée ancienne de 43m2, quatre chambres dont deux suites parentales ainsi qu’une cuisine indépendante.

Le 3ème étage se compose d’environ 100m2 de grenier avec espaces de rangements sous combles.

Cet Hôtel Particulier, facile d’accès en voiture, dispose également d’un garage attenant et d’une place de stationnement au parking de l’Oratoire. Exposition sud. Excellent entretien général.

Historiquement, ce lieu a vu passer Napoléon Bonaparte, y organisant un raid juste avant le siège de Toulon, avant d’appartenir longuement à la famille du Comte Auguste de Forbin de la Barben, un des tout premiers Directeur du Musée du Louvre, à Paris.

Un lieu exceptionnel, idéal pour un projet de maison familiale. Situé à 10 minutes de la gare TGV et proche de toutes commodités, dans le quartier Saint-Agricole, un des plus élégants et des plus recherchés de l’intra-muros.

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Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/
  • Property type

    House

  • Floors

    3

  • Year built

    1790

  • Price/sqft

    $357

  • Emissions

    D

  • Consumption

    D

Features

  • Garden
  • Garage
  • Fireplace
  • Library
  • Mansion
  • Gas Stovetop
  • Stone Countertops
  • Bar
  • Parking

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1 passage de l'Oratoire, Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France View on Google Maps
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Located in the historic heart of Avignon, this property offers immediate access to the city’s renowned cultural heritage including the Palais des Papes and Pont Saint-Bénézet. Enjoy close proximity to Avignon-Centre train station, fine dining, and upscale shops. Convenient for travel with Avignon – Provence Airport 15 minutes away by car. The location combines rich history with modern amenities, ideal for buyers seeking a prestigious urban lifestyle.
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5 min
Avignon – Provence Airport
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15 min
Palais des Papes
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3 min
Pont Saint-Bénézet
Culture & Heritage
4 min
La Mirande Restaurant
Dining & Wine
3 min
Les Halles Market
Shopping & Lifestyle
4 min
Golf de Châteaublanc
Golf & Country Clubs
20 min
Lycée Jean Vilar
Public School
7 min
Ecole Internationale d'Avignon
International School
15 min

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Last updated
June 2
First listed
May 16
Listing reference
KP1-14018
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