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Origin and history

The Beaurival Hotel, located in Collonges-la-Rouge, is a modern building marked by two imposing three-storey towers. Although its structure is recent, it incorporates vestiges of defensive architecture, such as mâchicoulis consoles and traces of old windows. These elements suggest partial reuse of materials or medieval inspiration, typical of later reconstructions seeking to evoke a prestigious past.

The building was entered in the inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 17 December 1926, under the name "Hotel Beaurival (old)". This official protection underscores its heritage interest, although the available sources do not specify the exact reasons for this inscription or the transformations that have occurred over the centuries. The location, noted as "very satisfactory" (level 8/10), confirms its anchoring in the historic village of Collonges-la-Rouge.

Collonges-la-Rouge, ranked among the "Plus Beaux Villages de France", is renowned for its constructions in red sandstone, a material that has shaped its architectural identity. The Beaurival Hotel is part of this landscape, although its hybrid style — between modernity and medieval references — distinguishes it from other local buildings. No information is available on its past uses (seigneurial housing, mansion, etc.) or its potential owners.

Current data do not allow precise dates for initial construction or modification phases. The absence of detailed sources limits the understanding of its role in local history, but its inscription in the title of Historical Monuments attests to its symbolic or aesthetic value for the heritage of the country.

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