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Hôtel d'Orgeville is a historic monument located in Aire-sur-la-Lys, in the department of Pas-de-Calais (Hauts-de-France). Built during the first quarter of the 19th century, it represents an architectural example of this period, marked by stylistic influences specific to the post-revolutionary era and the beginning of the Restoration.

The building is distinguished by its façade and roof on street, which were listed in the inventory of Historic Monuments by a decree of 25 February 1948. This protection reflects the property value of the hotel, although the information available does not specify the details of its history or its former owners. The exact address, 50 Rue de Saint-Omer, allows to locate it in the city centre.

At the time of its construction, Aire-sur-la-Lys was a developing city, integrated into an economic and social fabric marked by emerging industrial activities and trade. Private hotels, such as Orgeville, often reflected the social status of their owners, usually from the local bourgeoisie or economic elites. These buildings served as both a residence and a symbol of prestige in a changing society.

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