General view of the main facade (2014)
Late neoclassical three-storey building, designed by the architect Anastasios Metaxas. It was built by the English businessman Charles Merlin during 1893-1895 and houses the French Embassy since 1896. It was bought by the French state, in 1914, and was named Hotel Merlin de Douai in honor of the French revolutionary, ancestor of Charles Merlin. It has been listed.
Address
Leoforos Vasilissis Sofias
Address No
7
Municipality
Municipality of Athens
Municipal District
1st
Town
Athens
Region
Attica
Quarter
KOLONAKI
Neighborhood
KOLONAKI 11
Intersection with
Akadimias
Intersection No with
2
Usage
People
Metaxas Anastasios (1862-1937)
Building's Name
French Embassy / Hotel Merlin de Douai
Photo
General view of the main facade (2014)
View of the main facade (2014)
View of the back side (2014)
Inscription by the gatedoor (2014)
