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The Hotel de Franck is a historic monument located in Strasbourg, in the Bas-Rhin department, in the Grand Est region. Built in the 3rd quarter of the 18th century, it embodies the civil architecture of this period, marked by elegant style and classical influences. The building stands out for its location at 7 quai Saint-Nicolas, an emblematic city spot, bordering Ill and close to the historic centre.

The building was listed as historic monuments by order of 25 June 1929, thereby recognizing its heritage value. Today it belongs to a private company, and its current use (visits, rentals, accommodation) is not specified in the available sources. Its architecture and its history reflect the prestige of Strasbourg private hotels, often linked to bourgeois or aristocratic families of the Ancien Régime.

The location of the hotel de Franck, in a lively area of Strasbourg, suggests its integration into a dynamic urban fabric, where trade, crafts and social life coexisted. At the time of its construction, Strasbourg was a prosperous city under French influence, after its attachment to the kingdom in 1681. Private hotels played a role in representing their owners, while also participating in the beautification of the city.

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