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The Hotel de Pourlans is an emblematic building located in the city of Dijon, in Côte-d'Or, in the heart of the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region. Built between the 14th and 15th centuries, it bears witness to Burgundian medieval civil architecture, marked by defensive and decorative elements specific to this period. Its partial inscription in the title of historical monuments, in 1943, specifically concerns its facade on courtyard and its staircase turret, accompanied by their corresponding roofs.

The protection of this monument by decree of 22 September 1943 underlines its heritage importance, although the available sources do not specify its original use or its possible historic owners. The stair turret, typical of the private hotels of this period, suggests a residential function, probably linked to the aristocracy or the bourgeoisie of Dijon.

Located at 51-59 rue Jean-Jacques-Rousseau, the hotel of Pourlans is located in a historic district of Dijon, where medieval and reborn urbanism still coexists today. Its exact address, referenced in the Mérimée base, confirms its anchoring in the city's urban fabric, although details of its accessibility or contemporary use (visits, rentals) are not documented in the sources consulted.

Available data from Wikipedia and Monumentum focus on its architectural features and legal protection, without mentioning anecdotes or specific historical figures. The accuracy of its location is estimated as "passible" (level 5/10), which may reflect minor uncertainties about its exact location or cadastral boundaries.

The absence of references to key characters or significant events in the sources limits the understanding of its social or political history. However, its classification among the historical monuments of Dijon makes it a silent witness to the urban and architectural transformations of Burgundy, between the Middle Ages and the modern era.

Finally, the Creative Commons license associated with a photograph of the monument (credit: François de Dijon) indicates a contemporary interest in its preservation and enhancement, although the practical information on its visit or current use remains unknown in the source texts.

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