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The Bourgeois Hotel, located at 13 rue des Belles-Lunettes in Nevers, is a typical example of 18th-century bourgeois architecture. Its facades reflect the refinement of the reign of Louis XV, with bays with chambranles decorated with carved keys and window doors with wrought iron railings. These elements point to a delicate and careful search for ornamentation, characteristic of the affluent homes of this period.

The architectural style of the Bourgeois hotel is distinguished by its concern for interior clarity, allowed by rounded openings and subtle decorative details. The style of the iron railings, typical of the time, is particularly well represented. This monument thus embodies the evolution of tastes and construction techniques in the Enlightenment century, where the aesthetics and comfort of bourgeois dwellings become important social markers.

Ranked as a Historic Monument in 1946, the Bourgeois Hotel bears witness to the importance of Nevers as a city where the aristocracy and the local bourgeoisie have left a lasting mark on the architectural heritage. Its listing in the inventory of Historic Monuments (notice PA00112956) confirms its heritage value, linked to the preservation of 18th century building styles and techniques in Burgundy-Franche-Comté.

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