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The Romagnant Hotel is an emblematic monument of the city of Douai, built in the 16th century. This civil building, representative of Renaissance architecture, was included in the inventory of Historical Monuments by ministerial decree on 6 December 1963. Its official address, 26 rue de la Fonderie (formerly 4), places this private hotel in the historic heart of Douai, a city marked by a rich architectural heritage.

The location of the Romagnant Hotel is considered satisfactory, with an accuracy estimated at 8/10 according to the criteria of the Merimée base. This ranking reflects the reliability of the available coordinates, allowing a clear identification of the site. The building, identified under cadastre C 1395, is one of the protected elements of the local heritage, although the practical information concerning its visit or current use (rent, guest rooms) is not specified in the available sources.

Douai, located in the Nord department (code Insee 59178) and integrated into the Hauts-de-France region, was in the 16th century a dynamic city, marked by commercial and craft activities. Private hotels such as those of Romagnants bear witness to the prosperity of certain families and their role in the social and economic life of the city. These urban residences served both as a place of residence and representation for their owners, often from the bourgeoisie or the local nobility.

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