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The Ramery Hotel is a former mansion built around 1820 in Lille, in the Nord department, at 18 rue des Arts. It is one of the first manifestations of Empire style in the city. Originally, it belonged to a treasurer of finance, although its exact name is not specified in the sources. The hotel was distinguished by a pier overlooking the canal of the Black Sisters, now gone.

The facade of the hotel, which has been a historic monument since 29 November 1985, is the only preserved architectural vestige. It consists of three Corinthian capital pilasters with two spans. The windows on the first floor, in full hanger, are decorated with ionic capital columns and carved patterns representing heads. This building has been integrated into a completely renovated structure, and its property is now owned by a private company.

The Ramery hotel is served by the Gare Lille-Flandres metro station, which facilitates access to the city centre. Although its interior is not open to public visit, its facade remains a notable example of neo-classical architecture and Empire style in the Hauts-de-France region. Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its listing as historical monuments.

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