Just to warn my visitors of English mother tongue...this is not a Hotel.
In France “Hotel” might mean something like Palace.
The Hôtel des Monnaies is the earliest private Baroque monument in Avignon. A large inscription announces that is was built in 1619 by the Vice-Legate Jean-François de Bagni (1614-21), and that it is dedicated to Paul V, the reigning Pope.
The decoration on the ground floor is interrupted by the central door an four windows. The rest of the facade is completely blind, and presents an extravagant sculptedécor.
Here is the dedication the coat of arms of Paul V , borne by angels and crowned with the pontifical tiara.




This photo is part of my visual diary about my trip to Avignon.
If you feel like to see the whole gallery, please...