Frieze on Hotel Alluye, n° 8 rue Saint Honoré, built by Florimond Robertet between 1498 and 1508, treasurer for three kings – Charles VIII, whose emblem was the blazing sword, Louis XII with his porcupine and François Ier symbolised by the salamander.
La frise sur la façade de l’hôtel Alluye, au n° 8 rue Saint Honoré, construit par Florimond Robertet entre 1498 et 1508, qui était le trésorier de trois rois : Charles VIII dont l’emblème était l’épée flamboyante, Louis XII avec son porc-épic et François 1er symbolisé par la salamandre.
Bâti entre 1498 et 1508
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