Former Ambassador's House

The Maison de l'Ambassadeur

Off Rue Aime Ramond, the Carcassonne audio-guided tour points out the Maison de l'Ambassadeur, at number 50. This elegant residence in the Bastide Saint-Louis stands out for its carved facade and its wrought-iron balcony, witnesses to the Art Nouveau style.

An ambassador's residence

The house belonged, as its name indicates, to Henri-Auguste Ourmet, French ambassador to Finland in 1988. It is the work of architect Etienne Gordien and sculptor Joseph Guilhem. Its fine architecture, representative of a period in Carcassonne's history, earned it a place among the Historic Monuments. Abandoned for about twenty years, the residence was recently bought and renovated.

What there is to see

From the street, you can admire the carved facade and the wrought-iron balcony, which reveal the Art Nouveau aesthetic in which the residence was designed. Renovated, it now houses a bed and breakfast. A short detour along Rue Aime Ramond is enough to discover this prestigious house in the lower town.

Practical information

The Maison de l'Ambassadeur is at 50 Rue Aime Ramond, in the Bastide Saint-Louis. The facade can be seen freely from the street. Now a bed and breakfast, it remains a private place: the interior is not a visitor site and should be respected as such.

Why is it called Maison de l'Ambassadeur ?

It belonged to Henri-Auguste Ourmet, French ambassador to Finland in 1988, which gave it its name.

What is the style of the house ?

It was built in the Art Nouveau style, visible in its carved facade and wrought-iron balcony, and is a listed Historic Monument.