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Origin and history

The hotel of Gournay, located at 9 rue du Grand-Cerf in the Metz Centre district, is an emblematic building of the city, built between the 16th and 18th centuries. This building, originally owned by the Messina family of Gournay, is distinguished by its architecture and rear park extending to the church of Saint Martin. A chapel, once present in the garden, has now disappeared, but two paintings depicting General Lasalle – born in this house and dead in Wagram – are still preserved there.

Transferred to the French Army by Mademoiselle de Coëtlosquet, the house became the home of the young soldier before being assigned, since 1970, to the Association Seniors Temps Libre. This 2,700 m2 building, taken over in 2015 by the DocteGestio Group after a judicial reform, now offers activities for seniors. Its porch and two wrought iron staircases, characteristic of the eighteenth century, have been listed in the inventory of historical monuments since 1929.

The hotel in Gournay illustrates the evolution of Messin private hotels, moving from aristocratic residence to public memory and services. Its history combines architectural heritage, military figures like Lasalle, and contemporary adaptations, while preserving classified elements bearing witness to its past prestige.

Future

Since 1970, the 2,700 m2 building has hosted the Association Seniors Temps Libre, which offers many activities and services for seniors.

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