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Hotel Caillot de Coqueréaumont is a private hotel located in the centre of Rouen, Normandy. This building is distinguished by its architecture typical of urban aristocratic houses, with remarkable facades and staircases, characteristic of the mansions of this period. Its exact address, 22 rue Beffroy, places it in a historic district of the city, marked by a rich architectural heritage.

The interior staircase, adorned with a wrought iron ramp, as well as the facades and roofs of the hotel, were inscribed as historical monuments by an order of 16 April 1975. This protection highlights architectural elements representative of the style of the time, although the available sources do not specify the exact date of its construction. The hotel is part of the protected monuments of Rouen, alongside other private hotels and historic buildings.

In Rouen, in the 18th century, private hotels were often built by the aristocracy or the affluent bourgeoisie to affirm their social status. These urban residences served both as a place of life and as a representation, reflecting the taste for luxury and elegance of their owners. Although the specific history of the Hotel Caillot de Coqueréaumont is not detailed in the sources, its inscription as historical monuments underscores its heritage importance in the city.

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