Hôtel Pioust de Saint-Gilles
Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Paris's narrowest building is barely wider than its own front door. This 1706 riverside curiosity squeezes ornate mascarons and a secret terrace into a 2.5-meter-wide facade commissioned by Louis XIV's secretary.
architectural oddity
historical landmark
riverside walk
photo opportunity
Tips
🚪"only as wide as the entrance door"
🏛️built 1706 for Louis XIV's secretary
👀spot the secret terrace upstairs
Hôtel Pioust de Saint-Gilles
Saint-Germain-des-PrésOpen
Paris's narrowest building is barely wider than its own front door. This 1706 riverside curiosity squeezes ornate mascarons and a secret terrace into a 2.5-meter-wide facade commissioned by Louis XIV's secretary.
architectural oddity
historical landmark
riverside walk
photo opportunity
Tips
🚪"only as wide as the entrance door"
🏛️built 1706 for Louis XIV's secretary
👀spot the secret terrace upstairs