Palais du Roure explained

Palais du Roure
Building Type:Hôtel particulier
Location Town:Avignon
Location Country:France
Coordinates:43.9484°N 4.8054°W

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

History

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

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

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

Notes and References

  1. Poupault. Christophe. Jeanne de Flandreysy, le palais du Roure, la Provence et l’Italie fasciste. Cahiers de la Mediterranee. 2014. 88. 37–51.
  2. Web site: Filipiuk . Mill's 'additional letters' .