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Hotel Grasset, also known as Hotel Thomas, is a private hotel located in the preserved area of Dijon, Burgundy-Franche-Comté. Built in 1767, it embodies 18th-century civil architecture, with preserved elements such as facades, roofs and painted ceilings of living rooms. Its history reflects the urban and social transformations of the city, moving from a private residence to an institutional place.

In the 19th century, the hotel housed the headquarters of the 18th military division, marking its role in French military history. He was then acquired by Ernest Grasset, councillor and then president of the Court, whose name remains associated with the monument. Since 1996, its ground floor has been home to the house of Rhineland-Palatinate, a symbol of Franco-German relations, adding a cultural and diplomatic dimension to its heritage.

Ranked a historic monument by decree of 22 July 1980, the Hotel Grasset is protected for its facades, roofs and ceilings of the salons. His address, 29 rue Buffon, and his code Insee (21231) place him precisely in the department of Côte d'Or. Sources such as Wikipedia and Monumentum highlight its heritage importance, while the Merimée database details the architectural elements protected.

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