Hôtel d’Avaray – Residence of the Dutch ambassador Leave a Comment / Uncategorized / By admin The Hôtel d’Avaray is a town house located in the 7th arrondissement. Metro 12, station Rue du Bac Since 1920, it has been the property of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which used it as its embassy from 1920 to 1973. Hôtel d’Avaray was built in 1718. The hotel housed the smallest painting in Paris, measuring 2cm x 3cm. Open in September on the Heritage DaysHeritage Days. King Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima Main staircase The library The music room. The music room. The Hôtel d’Avaray was also the setting for the film “Les Intouchables”, starring Omar Sy and François Cluzet. The garden The dining room. Gobelins tapestries. The dining room.