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Origin and history

The Bastard Hotel, located in Bourges, takes its name from the Bastard family, owner of the land until 1540. The previous buildings were probably destroyed during the great fire of 1487, leaving room for the current buildings, built under Philippe de Sausay, Baron de Contremoret and Lord of Millandre. This private hotel illustrates Renaissance civil architecture, with elements such as polygonal staircase turrets and preserved decors.

In the 18th century, Jacques de Gevry, identified by his weapons on the tympanum of the door, undertook important transformations: removal of the shingles and large chimneys, addition of plaster ceilings, woodwork, parquet floors and decorative paintings. These changes reflect the evolution of tastes and residential comfort at that time. The structure is organized around a central courtyard, with a main house body, two wings in return, and a pavilion separated by a courtyard.

The interior preserves some original elements, such as a ceiling and a hooded fireplace, testimonies of medieval and Renaissance developments. Ranked Historic Monument in 1959 for its facades and roofs, the hotel thus blends medieval heritage, Renaissance influences and 18th century adaptations, typical of the private hotels of Bourges.

The location of the Hotel Bastard, between Rue Porte-Jaune and Rue de la Monnaie, makes it an important part of Bourges' urban heritage. Its architecture and successive transformations make it a representative example of the evolution of aristocratic residences in the Centre-Val de Loire between the 15th and 18th centuries.

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