Smoke rose from renowned Paris mansion Hotel Lambert - after 170 firefighters spent the night battling a huge blaze that engulfed it.

Built in the 1640s, the building has a rich history. Musicians, writers and political exiles have all resided within its walls over the centuries. The Lambert has been owned by Prince Abdullah Bin Abdullah Al-Thani of Qatar since 2007.

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