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The Dassier des Brosses Hotel, located in Confolens, is a 17th century historical monument, representative of the architectural style Louis XIII. Its portal and general layout, including the three-storey courtyard façade, illustrate this period. The first two levels, surmounted by a third in the 19th century, are framed by a central forebody with little protruding, adorned with flat pilasters with curved capitals and a triangular pediment. The large small tiles windows, with prominent keys, and the mouldings separating the floors reinforce this classic style.

The entrance gate, composed of two stone massifs, is embellished with flat pilasters and surmounted by a fire pot decoration. Inside, the monumental staircase, with its six flights and two bearings, is a remarkable element. Its wrought iron ramp, originally designed to connect the ground floor to the first floor, was extended into the 19th century to serve the added second floor. These architectural features led to its inscription as Historic Monument in 1973, protecting facades, roofs, fences and stairs.

The hotel, owned by the commune of Confolens, is located in Place de la Mairie, in an urban environment marked by its history. Its state of conservation and its location, noted as fair (5/10), make it an architectural and historical testimony of the Poitou-Charentes region, now integrated into New Aquitaine. The protected elements, such as the wrought iron grid and the interior staircase, underline its heritage importance.

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