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Hotel de Crosne is a mansion built in the 18th century in Rouen, Normandy. It was originally built for Philippe Auguste Morin d'Auvers, knight and adviser to the Normandy Parliament. His current name comes from Louis Thiroux de Crosne, intendant of Rouen from 1778 to 1785, although he was not the original sponsor.

The facades and roofs of the hotel were listed as historical monuments by order of 24 October 1929. The decoration of the rotunda, made in 1791 by Bouelle, bears witness to the architectural elegance of the period. Located at 53 Gustave-Flaubert Street (formerly Crosne Street), the building was acquired by the State in 1852.

Since 2008, the Hotel de Crosne has been home to the Administrative Court of Rouen. He also played a historic role in 1944, serving as headquarters for General Legentilhomme. Its architecture and history reflect Rouen's political and judicial importance throughout the centuries.

The building illustrates the heritage of Rouennais private hotels, characteristic of 18th century aristocratic urbanization. Its inscription in historical monuments and its current function make it an emblematic place in the city centre, mixing heritage and institutional modernity.

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