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The Hotel d'Alauzier de Bollène is a private hotel located in the municipality of Bollène, in the department of Vaucluse, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. This monument is distinguished by its architecture and history linked to the local bourgeoisie, although the details of its construction and its first owners are not specified in the available sources. It is characterized by notable architectural elements, such as a large living room, a small living room and a bedroom on the ground floor, as well as a garden decorated with a monumental staircase, two niches-fontaines and a basin.

In 1978, the hotel was protected as historical monuments. Some parts of the building, such as the facade and roof of the 18th century western part, as well as the monumental stairway and the niche-fontaines of the garden, have been classified. The rest of the building, including the facades, the roofs of the unclassified parts, and some interior rooms with their decor, was inscribed. These protective measures aim to preserve an architectural heritage representative of the period and the region.

The Hotel d'Alauzier illustrates the style of Provencal private hotels, often linked to the economic and social development of the cities in the 18th century. These urban residences reflected the social status of their owners, usually from the nobility or the affluent bourgeoisie. Their layout, including neat gardens and decorative elements, reflected a refined lifestyle and a desire for social affirmation. In Bollène, as in other cities in Provence, these private hotels played a role in local life, serving as reception and representation venues.

Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, also mention inconsistencies in the precise location of the hotel, with two potential addresses: 6 rue Chabrières and 17 B Rue Plan de Grignan. These differences could be explained by urban changes or transcription errors in databases. Despite this, the hotel remains a significant part of Bollénois heritage, protected and highlighted for its historical and architectural interest.

No information is available on the opening of the monument to the public, its current vocation (private residence, room rental, guest rooms) or specific historical characters related to its history. The data focuses mainly on its protection in 1978 and its architectural characteristics, without mentioning its contemporary use or anecdotes related to its construction or occupants.

The protection of the Hotel d'Alauzier is part of a broader approach to heritage preservation in Vaucluse, where many monuments are identified and protected. The Merimée base, as well as the portals dedicated to architecture and historical monuments, allow to document and enhance these buildings, thus contributing to the knowledge and preservation of the regional heritage.

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