Hôtel d'Alméras

Town house originally built for Pierre d'Alméras, a courtier and secretary of Henry IV. The building was altered in the 19th century and restored in 1980. In September 1594, Métezeau was named Architecte des Bâtiments du Roi under Henry IV, who died in 1610.; Town house originally built for Pierre d'Alméras, a courtier and secretary of Henry IV. The building was altered in the 19th century and restored in 1980. In September 1594, Métezeau was named Architecte des Bâtiments du Roi under Henry IV, who died in 1610. Source: Grove Art Online; http://www.oxfordartonline.com/ (accessed 12/16/2008