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 served as the architect for both the royal and 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 adorned with red and black marble.