The architect was the king's architect, Pierre Lescot, who also built the hôtel particulier of the Maréchal in Paris (demolished). Vallery's facades, today of brick with stone quoins and details, were originally covered with red and black marble.
Pierre Lescot was the architect for both the king and the Maréchal's hôtel particulier in Paris (which has since been demolished). Today, Vallery's facades are constructed from brick with stone accents and details; however, they were originally covered in red and black marble.