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Origin and history

The Regional Customs Directorate, also known as Hotel des Douanes, is a historic monument located in Strasbourg. This building, built during the 3rd quarter of the 19th century, is emblematic of the administrative architecture of this period. It is distinguished by its central location at 11, Avenue de la Liberté, a major artery of the city.

The monument was listed as a historic monument in 1992, recognizing its heritage value. This inscription bears witness to the historical and architectural importance of the building, which reflects the customs and administrative functions of Strasbourg at the end of the 19th century. No additional information on its architecture or detailed history is available from the sources consulted.

Strasbourg, a city in the Bas-Rhin department in the Grand Est region, experienced a period of important urban and economic development in the 19th century. Administrative buildings, such as the Hotel des Douanes, played a key role in the organization of the city and its commercial activities. These buildings also symbolized the presence of the state and the modernization of public infrastructure during that time.

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