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Doors originally painted blue because it was more expensive. Note sculpted faces on the facade—all different--commemorating the wealthy property owners.

Hotel Indigo, Bordeaux

On the terrace, Musée National Picasso, in the Marais. The house was built in the mid 17th century for Pierre Aubert, who became rich collecting the salt tax. Hence, it's original name, Hôtel de Fontenay, soon earned the moniker “Hôtel Salé”