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The Hôtel de Châtillon, also known as Lamonion and later Lesseville, is a private hotel located at 65 rue Galande in the 5th arrondissement of Paris. Its construction spanned between the 16th and 18th centuries, reflecting the architectural evolutions of these periods. The building is now classified as a Historical Monument, with specific protection for its facade and roof on street, registered by decree of 9 December 1983.

The location of the hotel, in the Latin district, makes it a witness to the urban history of Paris. The 5th arrondissement, an intellectual and academic heart since the Middle Ages, has seen the development of many private hotels belonging to the aristocracy or the bourgeoisie. These residences reflected the social status of their owners and often served as reception or representation venues.

The Châtillon-Lamonion-Lesseville hotel is currently a private property, which limits its access to the public. Available information indicates that it could be used for room rentals or accommodation-related activities, such as bed and breakfast, although these uses are not explicitly confirmed by sources. Its precise location, noted as "passable" (level 5/10), suggests an approximate identification in the geographic databases.

The protected elements of the monument, i.e. the facade and the roof on street, are representative of the preservation criteria of the Historical Monuments in France. These protections aim to preserve the architectural heritage while allowing for adaptation of contemporary uses. The 1983 Order officially recognizes its heritage value.

The building is associated with several names over the centuries (Châtillon, Lamaonion, Lesseville), indicating changes in ownership or use. These successive denominations often reflect the history of the families or personalities who marked the place, although available sources do not specify the biographical or historical details of these owners.

Today, the Hôtel de Châtillon is part of the landscape of the Marais and the Latin Quarter, two heritage-rich Parisian areas. Its architecture, combining Renaissance and classical influences, makes it a characteristic example of Parisian private hotels, designed to combine residential comfort and social prestige.

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