Casanova Home - Paris

Casanova's home is located on Rue de Tournon in Paris, France.  The famed adventurer lived here from 1757 to 1759.  Afte rhis escape from the Leads in Venice he made his way to Paris, where he took up rooms in this hotel.  Seeking to make a way for himself and get back on his feet, he took advice from his friend Francois-Joachim de Pierre de Bernis, and became a trustee of the first state lottery.  In this capacity he was able to sell many tickets and make a fortune for himself.  He used his newfound wealth and status to take advantage of the high society persons who sought his advice, claiming to be an alchemist and a Rosicrucian.  He would eventually earn enough money to create a silk manufacturing company.  As a businessman Casanova was lacking and he soon found himself in debt due to mismanagement and his constant sexual dalliances.  Imprisoned briefly, he was released shortly after and seeing the writing on the wall, sold his possessions and left Paris.  

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