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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The hotel in Rouen, in the Seine-Maritime department of Normandy, is a monument whose construction spans two distinct periods: the 18th century and the first quarter of the 19th century. This building, classified among the Historical Monuments, is distinguished by its architecture representative of these epochs, with particular attention to its facade on street and roof, protected by a decree of inscription dated 18 November 1953. These architectural elements reflect the styles and techniques of construction in vogue in Rouen during these centuries, marking the local urban landscape.

The Hotel is located at 23 rue de Crosne, a specific address recorded in the Merimée base, although GPS coordinates suggest a proximity to the 21st of the same street. This monument now belongs to the Seine-Maritime department, indicating its heritage and public importance. The accuracy of its location is estimated to be "passible" (note 5/10), which may reflect minor uncertainties as to its exact location or the delimitation of its contours. No information is available on its accessibility to the public, whether it be visits, room rentals or accommodation.

The protection of the façade and roof of the Hotel, formalized in 1953, highlights the historical and aesthetic value of these parts of the building. This inscription in the title of the Historical Monuments guarantees the preservation of these elements, while at the same time showing their representativeness for the architectural history of Rouen and Normandy. The available sources, including Monumentum and internal data, do not provide additional details on any owners, architects or significant events related to this particular hotel, thus limiting the knowledge of its specific history.

Rouen, a city rich in varied architectural heritage, experienced a period of urban and social transformation in the 18th and early 19th centuries. Private hotels, such as those on the Rue de Crosne, often reflected the social status of their owners, usually from the bourgeoisie or local aristocracy. These urban residences served both as places of life and representation, embodying the prestige and economic power of their occupants. In this context, the Hotel de la rue de Crosne is inscribed as a material testimony of that time, although its detailed history remains partially unknown.

The Normandy region, and more particularly the Seine-Maritime, has been a home to commercial and cultural activities during these centuries. Rouen, as the province's historic capital, played a central role in these dynamics, with an urban fabric marked by quality public and private buildings. Private hotels, like this one, helped shape the architectural identity of the city, mixing classical influences and stylistic evolutions of the 19th century. Their preservation makes it possible today to understand the social and urban changes of this pivotal period.

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