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Origin and history

The present house, located in Narbonne, is a 19th century reconstruction built at the site of a large 16th century residence. This complex, formerly known as "Simon Dautemar Island", housed a private hotel with a tower of staircase in view, visible on the plans of the eighteenth century. Today, only a well with a stone margin and an armored shield, dating from the mid-17th century, remains in the courtyard.

The baroque-style shield with its decorative leathers bears the Ducup coat of arms, a family member of which was consul of Narbonne in 1645. Although partially damaged (high-cut), this cartridge was recently restored, but with paints deemed incorrect. These remains, protected by decree in 1946, bear witness to the historic significance of the site, despite subsequent transformations.

The precise address, 9-11 rue Hoche, corresponds to an island whose location is estimated to be "a priori satisfactory" (note 6/10). The monument, although not open to the visit, preserves remarkable heritage elements, linked to the urban and aristocratic history of Narbonne under the Ancien Régime.

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