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The Anne de Pisseleu Hotel is an emblematic building located in Etampes, Essonne, Île-de-France. Dated from the 15th and 16th centuries, it illustrates the transition between medieval and Renaissance architectural styles. Originally named "Hotel du Plateau", he was then associated with Anne de Pisseleu, the favourite of King Francis I, although his construction in 1538 was attributed to the provosts of Étampes Simon or Guillaume Audren, as indicated by an inscription on the building. The secondary bodies were thoroughly redesigned in the 18th and 19th centuries, but retain contemporary elements of the main body, such as a door and portal fragments.

The hotel was registered for historical monuments by order of 10 May 1926, protecting the entire building with the exception of parts already classified. A second decree, dated 29 December 1981, specifically classified the facades, the roofs, a spiral staircase and a carved door located in the East Hall on the ground floor. These protections underline the heritage value of the building, now owned by the municipality of Etampes. Its address, spread over several streets (16 rue Sainte-Croix, 2 Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville and rue du Pain), reflects its integration into the city's historic urban fabric.

Formerly called "Maison d'Anne de Pisseleu", the hotel bears witness to the links between Etampes and the royal court in the 16th century, when the city played an administrative and strategic role in Île-de-France. Subsequent changes, although partially modifying its structure, did not alter the key elements of its original architecture. Today, the monument remains a remarkable example of the civil heritage of the French Renaissance, accessible via the Merimée base and open to potential public uses, such as room rental or visits, although these details are not specified in the available sources.

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