Hotel Cluny as it appeared in Messier's time in the 18th century. Messier's observatory, the Observatory of the Marine, is well visible on the top of the tower. This wood and glass structure has been removed in the early 19th century.

According to Owen Gingerich and Robert Garfinkle, Hotel de Cluny is still there in Paris. Robrt Garfinkle gives the address as 24, rue de Sommerard, in the Latin Quarter of Paris (Arrondissement 5), and it is now called "Musee des Thermes et de l'Hotel de Cluny"; the museum is open to the public.

Last Modification: 7 Feb 1998, 18:05 MET