| Hôtel Louvre et Paix | |
| Address: | 49-53, Canebière |
| Location Town: | Marseille |
| Location Country: | France |
| Coordinates: | 43.2969°N 5.3785°W |
| Completion Date: | 1863 |
| Architect: | Jean-Charles Pot |
The Hôtel Louvre et Paix (a.k.a. Hôtel de la Marine) is a historic building in Marseille, France. Dedicated in 1863 as a luxury hotel, it was used by the Kriegsmarine during World War II. It now houses city administration offices and a C&A store.
It is located at numbers 49–53 on the Canebière near the Old Port, in the 1st arrondissement of Marseille.
The hotel was built in the 1860s, at a time when the Canebière was a meeting place for high society. It was designed by architect Jean-Charles Pot.[1] Sculptor Hippolyte Ferrat designed four caryatids on the front wall (a sphinx for America, an elephant for Asia, a dromedary for Africa, a fish for Europe) as well as two sculptures on the pediment surrounding the clock.[1] The hotel was dedicated in 1863.[1]
During World War II, the hotel played a significant role. It was a used by the French Navy from March 11, 1941, onwards.[2] Later, it was used by the Kriegsmarine, the navy of Nazi Germany.[2]
It now houses city administration offices and a C&A store.
It has been listed as an official monument since 1982.