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Hotel Arnette, located in Noyon in Hauts-de-France, is a private hotel built during the 3rd quarter of the 18th century. This monument illustrates the refined civil architecture of this period, marked by harmonious facades and neat interior decorations, including remarkable woodwork.

The building has been listed as a Historic Monument since April 14, 1951. This protection applies specifically to the entrance courtyard, facades, roofs, as well as interior woodwork in the living room, library, dining room and master bedroom. These elements reflect the artistic taste and know-how of the artisans of the time.

Located at 19 rue de Paris, Hotel Arnette is now owned by the municipality of Noyon. Although its current use (visits, room rental or guest rooms) is not specified in the available sources, its status as a Historic Monument makes it a major local heritage. The location of the building is estimated with fair accuracy (level 5/10), according to the data of the Merimée database.

The historical context of Noyon in the 18th century is that of a city in transition, marked by its medieval past and its religious role (seat of a bishopric). Private hotels, such as the Hotel Arnette, reflect the emergence of an affluent and cultivated bourgeoisie, concerned with architectural prestige. These urban residences served both as housing and as a place of social representation, often decorated with sumptuous interior decorations.

Available sources, including Monumentum and Merimée data, highlight the heritage importance of this building. Photographs, such as that of Gil-Ray.B under Creative Commons license, help document and enhance this monument. Despite an approximate location, the Hotel Arnette remains a significant example of the architectural heritage of Hauts-de-France.

The protection of interior woodwork and facades highlights the attention paid to the preservation of decorative and structural elements of 18th century mansions. These buildings, often located in central streets such as the rue de Paris, were part of the urban beautification and cultural outreach of provincial cities under the Ancien Régime.

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