Hôtel de Felzins
The Hôtel de Felzins in Toulouse, France, is a Renaissance hôtel particulier (palace) of the 16th century.
History
This mansion located in the historical center of Toulouse was built in the middle of the 16th century (1556) for parliamentarian Gaspard Molinier.
The hotel is representative of the Toulouse mansions, characteristic with its Renaissance motifs. It is particularly noteworthy for its Mannerist portal on the Rue de la Dalbade, with rich and exuberant decor.
A room on the ground floor has preserved its monumental fireplace of the sixteenth century, Henry II style. Engraved above the upper bas-relief, which represents the demi-god Hercules, are the mentions Hercules Gallicus and Charitas nunquam excidit. Two medallions represent Roman emperors.
Pictures
- Hôtel de Felzins
External links
- Nathalie Prat, Colin Debuiche et Karyn Zimmermann, « Fiche d'information détaillée Patrimoine Architectural: IA31116381 », sur le site Urban-Hist, Archives de Toulouse, 1996 et 2008.
- « hôtel de Molinier, puis hôtel de Cathelan, puis hôtel de Felzins », site du Patrimoine de Midi-Pyrénées.
Coordinates: 43°35′48″N 1°26′33″E / 43.5966°N 1.4426°E