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The Hotel des Cariolis is a private hotel located in the city of Aix-en-Provence, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Built in the 18th century, it represents a typical example of the civil architecture of this period in a city marked by its aristocratic and bourgeois heritage. Its partial inscription in the title of historical monuments, effective since 1929, specifically concerns the decoration of the 18th century salon, thus highlighting the artistic value of this element.

In the 18th century, Aix-en-Provence was a dynamic city, administrative and judicial center of Provence. Private hotels, such as that of the Cariolis, reflected the social status of their owners, often from the nobility of dress or the enriched bourgeoisie. These urban residences served both as a place of life and as a representation, illustrating the taste of the time for comfort and elegance.

Their presence helped shape the image of a refined city, where architecture played a key role in the affirmation of social hierarchies.

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