Lavirotte Building

★ 4.8 (399)Free

The Lavirotte Building, completed in 1901, is considered one of the finest examples of Art Nouveau architecture in Paris, with an elaborately sculpted facade of flowers, animals, and sinuous ironwork. It's viewed from the street rather than entered, making it a quick but memorable stop for architecture fans exploring the area near the Eiffel Tower.

✨ Reasons to go

1Designed by architect Jules Lavirotte and completed in 1901 as a showcase of Art Nouveau design
2The facade won the City of Paris's best facade competition shortly after completion
3The elaborately carved door surround is considered the building's most striking decorative feature

💡 Good to know

1Best appreciated from across the street to take in the full facade
2combine with a visit to the nearby Eiffel Tower
3look closely at the door surround, considered the building's most striking detail.

⏱️ Typical visit

10 min

🕰️ Best time

morning or afternoon

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Address

29 Av. Rapp, 75007 Paris, France · InvalidesGoogle Apple

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Booking

Walk-in

What people say

"Beautiful building with a gorgeous view of the Eiffel across the way"

— Eloise Beaulieu