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Hotel d'Inguimbert is a private hotel located in Valréas, in the department of Vaucluse, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. This monument bears the name of Joseph-Dominique d'Inguimbert, bishop of Carpentras, although its exact role in the construction or history of the building is not specified in the available sources. The building stands out for its U-shaped architecture, with a covered ground floor porch opening onto an inner courtyard and a staircase with a terrace.

The construction of the hotel dates back to the second quarter of the 16th century, with subsequent renovations in the 17th and 19th centuries. Among the notable elements added are a fireplace on the first floor (17th century) and a second staircase (19th century). The street façade, stair turret and vestibule, inscribed in a Corinthian-style span, were classified as historical monuments by order of 7 November 1975. The building today belongs to the municipality of Valréas.

The Hôtel d'Inguimbert illustrates the architectural evolution of private hotels in Provence, combining Renaissance elements with later additions. Its ranking reflects its heritage importance, both for its style and its connection to local history. The portals of the vestibule and stairway, as well as the U-shaped structure, reflect the aesthetic and functional codes of aristocratic or ecclesiastical residences of the modern era in Provence.

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