Immeuble, 40 rue François Ier

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The house was built in 1900 - the form (now d.42 - instead of a small building built left side of the house), the house was built in 1880 right in the frame g.Sleva hôtel du comte Walewski (built in 1870). Illegitimate son of Emperor Napoleon I and Countess Marie Walewska was born in Walewice - family estate of her husband Mary Chamberlain Anastasia Walewski. At the time, he rejected the offer of the Grand Duke Constantine Pavlovich to become his personal aide. Behind him was the Russian police look. Illegally moved to France and gained French citizenship. Walewski merit the recognition of Napoleon III Emperor of France, the United Kingdom, which at first did not suit the British politicians. Ensure cooperation of Britain and France in the Crimean War. Incidentally, in the years 1860-1863 - Minister of Fine Arts of France. July 21, 1862 laid the foundation stone for the building of the Paris Opera (Opéra Garnier).