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The Hôtel de Beaulac, located in Montpellier, is a notable example of the evolution of urban private architecture in the 17th century. Built on the foundations of a medieval residence, it preserves Gothic elements such as a vaulted hall and a cradle passage. Its organization around an inner courtyard, with a monumental staircase with columns, reflects the classical influences of the era. The interior decor, including the woodwork and painted canvases of the large living room, is a testament to the artistic refinement characteristic of the private hotels of this period.

The building has undergone several construction campaigns and transformations, especially in the 18th century, with reshuffles of the doors and facade on the rue du Cannau. The modifications of the 19th century, less documented, could concern the classical court-floor ordinance. Originally commissioned by François de Beaulac, treasurer of France between 1670 and 1680, then by Jean Rouzier, adviser to the court of accounts in 1720, the hotel illustrates the social and economic importance of its owners in the Montpellier d'Ancien Régime.

Listed as a Historic Monument in 1995, the Hôtel de Beaulac is protected for its facades, roofs, monumental staircase and three decorated rooms on the first floor. These elements, as well as the arch over the Broussonnet impasse, underline its heritage value. Although its exact address is 6 rue du Cannau, its precise location remains approximate according to the available sources, with a cartographic accuracy deemed a priori satisfactory.

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