Designed by French architect Arthur Kruze, the mansion has a unique architecture, combining Eastern and Western style. Over a century, excepting its moldy wall, the place is surprisingly intact as it is only a few steps to Huu Tiep Lake, a target of US bombings during the war. (Photo: Vietnamplus)

The French architectural design when imported to Vietnam was modified to match local style. (Photo: Vietnamplus)

The interior architecture follows Western style. The mansion’s floor and stairs are paved with wood while its doors and windows are sliding. (Photo: Vietnamplus)

There is a 300m2 garden with a pond, beautiful bonsai, surrounded by a dragon-shaped fence, like a typical palatial garden. (Photo: Vietnamplus)

The mansion’s floor and stairs are paved with wood while its doors and windows are sliding. (Photo: Vietnamplus)

There is a fireplace in the living room. Like today, all the cabinets are built into the wall and the electricity wires are buried in the walls as well. There is also a water pump made in France, which is still working. (Photo: Vietnamplus)

The mansion wall cabinets system is almost intact. (Photo: Vietnamplus)

The mansion of King Bao Dai features luxurious classic French architecture and royal lifestyle. (Photo: Vietnamplus)

An interior design company is hiring the mansion. (Photo:Vietnamplus)