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The building located at 38 rue du Général-Leclerc in Épernay is a building representative of 18th-century civil architecture. Although its façade is not explicitly described in the sources, its heritage interest lies mainly in its interior decorations, including the woodwork that adorns the ground floor living room and the rooms on the first floor. These elements, characteristic of the artistic refinement of the period, justified its inclusion in the inventory of Historical Monuments by decree of 8 September 1949.

The location of the building, in the centre of the city of Epernay, is part of an urban context marked by the economic development of Champagne in the 18th century, particularly linked to the wine trade. The protected woodwork, typical of private hotels or bourgeois residences of this period, bears witness to the social status of its occupants or sponsors. Their preservation offers an overview of the decorative arts and lifestyle of local elites under the Old Regime.

The practical information available indicates that the exact address (38 rue du Général-Leclerc) corresponds to that recorded in the Merimée database, although the accuracy of the location is considered "passable" (note of 5/10). No mention is made of opening to the public, any visit, or current use (rent, guest rooms). The associated visual source (photo licensed under Creative Commons by Fab5669), however, illustrates its current state.

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