CATINAT BUILDING

 The Catinat building, tucked away amidst the hustle and bustle of Saigon's city life, is a true gem steeped in history. It carries the stories of yesteryear and stands as a symbol of tradition between the rapid urbanization and continuous development surrounding it. If you yearn to immerse yourself in the flow of time and continue a legacy that is about to be forgotten, then the Catinat Building is where you should be.

The Catinat Building in Saigon is a historic French colonial building that was originally built in the 1920s. The building has played a significant role in Saigon’s history, serving as a hub for commerce, politics, and cultural events throughout the century. From its early beginnings to its current state, the building has been a witness to many milestones of Saigon. Constructed over the remains of the former citadel, the building in its prime time once housed the main tourist office of Indochina and the United States Consulate during the French colonial period and was selected as a desirable residence for multiple high-ranking American officials during the American war. The building saw the end of the war with the Fall of Saigon in 1975 and the beginning of a new era for Vietnam, as the Reunification and the Doi Moi reforms subsequently took place. The building was once filled with families, but now only very few remain.