Jean Courtonne, a little-known architect, designed the mansion after being commissioned in 1722 by Christian-Louis de Montmorency-Luxembourg, Prince of Tigny. It was completed in 1725. Because of the cost, the prince sold it, and Jacques Goyon, Count of Matignon, bought it as a gift for his son, the Duke of Valentinois. The infobox lists the style as Baroque.
A two-story main residence with a balustrade rises from a broad terrace. A portico with columns leads to a courtyard flanked by two low wings. A segmented cupola covers the entrance hall, and the first-floor dining room is described as the first room originally designed for dining. Michel Lange made the wood paneling.
The three-hectare garden, about 7.4 acres, is described as the largest private garden in Paris. The article names Pierre-Étienne Flandin as the first new occupant in 1935, and says de Gaulle's return in 1958 changed only the occupant's title.
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