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The Brisson hotel is a private hotel located in Saint-Flour, in the Cantal department, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Its origins date back to the fourteenth century, although major transformations took place in the sixteenth century. The building stands out for its backward position from the street and its architecture blending medieval and Renaissance elements, as evidenced by its partially modified sill windows.

The facade of the hotel is organized on three levels. The first two floors are pierced with sill windows, whose crumbs have disappeared in an indefinite period, while the third floor has smaller openings. A tower houses a full core staircase, circular inside and polygonal outside. An inabooti project included a Renaissance gallery to link the two houses, illustrating the evolution of architectural tastes between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.

Hotel Brisson has enjoyed heritage protection since 1946. Fronts on courtyards and roofs are listed as historical monuments by order of 31 December 1946. This recognition underlines the importance of this building in the built heritage of Saint-Flour, combining medieval heritage and Renaissance influences. The precise address, 15 rue Marchande, is referenced in the Merimée base, confirming its anchoring in the city's historic urban fabric.

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