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Heritage classified
The entire building (part corresponding to the former medieval hostal and the classic hotel, occupied by the "house of the girl", overlooking the rue de la Vieille, excluding the part overlooking the rue de la Loge) (Box HT 4): inscription by order of 30 June 2004
Origin and history
The Hostal des Carcassonne is an iconic monument located in the city of Montpellier, in the Occitan region. Although its name evokes an origin related to the Carcassonne family, the information available does not allow to specify its period of construction or its detailed history. Its architecture and location in the city suggest local historic significance, but current sources do not provide concrete elements on its foundation or evolution.
In the context of Montpellier and medieval and modern Occitanie, private or hostal hotels often played a central role in urban life. They served as residences for noble or bourgeois families, while being able to accommodate commercial, administrative or cultural activities. These buildings generally reflected the social status of their owners and helped shape the architectural and social landscape of the cities of the region.
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