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Origin and history

The hotel at 68 rue Saint-Martin in Château-Thierry is a representative example of 18th-century civil architecture. This suburb of the city, once marked by its peri-urban character, still preserves several houses of this period, of which this hotel is distinguished by its central vanguard. Although the main body dates from the 18th century, its two longer rear wings were probably added in the early 19th century and rebuilt around 1848. A rectangular pavilion, built on the same date, extends the left wing towards the garden.

The street façade and the roof of the hotel have been protected under the Historic Monuments since a decree of 11 June 1943, excluding the gate and an adjacent modern span. This building is part of an urban complex that reflects the architectural evolution of Château-Thierry, between 18th century heritage and 19th century transformations. St.Martin Street, with its ancient houses, offers an overview of the urban planning of this time, where bourgeois and artisanal habitat are mixed.

Available sources, including the Merimée and Monumentum base, specify that the exact address (68 rue Saint-Martin) corresponds to a monument whose location is estimated to be "passable" (note 5/10). No information is provided on its current accessibility, whether visitation, room rental or accommodation. The protected elements are limited to the exterior parts visible from the street, reflecting a desire to preserve the historic character of the neighbourhood.

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