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The Furstemberg Hotel is a historic monument located in the heart of Strasbourg, in the Bas-Rhin department, in the Grand Est region. Built during the 3rd quarter of the 16th century, it embodies the civil architecture of the Alsatian Renaissance, a period marked by the influence of German and French styles. The building, located on 8 rue des Pucelles, is distinguished by its registration in the inventory of historical monuments since 1929, a status that emphasizes its heritage value and its importance in the urban landscape of Strasbourg.

The building, now known as the Furstemberg Hotel, bears the name of a noble family, although the available sources do not explicitly specify its role in the construction or history of the place. Its inscription as a Historical Monument by decree of 13 June 1929 aims to protect its characteristic architectural elements, reflecting the challenges of preserving the Alsatian heritage at the beginning of the 20th century. The exact location, confirmed by the Mérimée and Monumentum bases, combines the building with Insee code 67482, linking Strasbourg to the Bas-Rhin department and the Grand Est region.

Strasbourg, in the 16th century, was a dynamic city under imperial and episcopal influence, where private hotels such as Furstemberg served as residences for local elites (noblesse, bourgeoisie, clergy). These buildings symbolized the economic and social power of their owners, while integrating architectural innovations from central Europe or France. The lack of details about original owners or architects in the sources limits the precise knowledge of its history, but its current status makes it a key witness of this time.

The data available (Wikipedia, Monumentum) underline the importance of the hotel in the Strasbourg heritage, without providing information on its contemporary use (visits, rentals, etc.). The accuracy of its location is estimated to be poor (note 5/10), and associated photos, such as Ji-Elle's Creative Commons license, contribute to its visual documentation. No mention shall be made of any major restorations or transformations since its entry.

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