Welcome to the Hôtel de Valbelle, a grand hôtel particulier listed in Aix-en-Provence. Nestled at 24, rue Mignet and rue Lisse-Saint-Louis, it was the dream of Joseph-Anne de Valbelle de Tourves, constructed in 1655. Over time, and in the eighteenth century specifically, Joseph-Alphonse-Omer de Valbelle graced it with restoration and extension. As it happens, the Hôtel de Valbelle currently serves as the home of the sous-prefecture, but as of June 2026, a change may be brewing. The sous-prefecture, in all its wisdom, is touting a sale price of €9 million. The city council, on the other hand, sees a more modest offer of €3.5 million. The future of Hôtel de Valbelle remains an enigma, yet to be revealed.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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