The Palais du Roure is a listed hôtel particulier in Avignon, France.

Palais du Roure
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General information
TypeHôtel particulier
Town or cityAvignon
CountryFrance
Coordinates43°56′54″N 4°48′19″E / 43.9484°N 4.8054°E / 43.9484; 4.8054

History

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It belonged to the Baroncelli family until it was purchased by author Jeanne de Flandreysy in 1918.[1] She bequeathed the building to Avignon.

Collections

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It is maintained as a museum. The collections include memorabilia of John Stuart Mill, the British economist who died in Avignon in 1873.[2]

Conservation

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It has been listed as an official historical monument since 19 November 1941.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Poupault, Christophe (2014). "Jeanne de Flandreysy, le palais du Roure, la Provence et l'Italie fasciste". Cahiers de la Mediterranee. 88: 37–51.
  2. ^ Filipiuk. "Mill's 'additional letters'".
  3. ^ Base Mérimée: Palais du Roure, Ministère français de la Culture. (in French)