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The Hotel de Hautoy is an iconic building located at 26 rue Saint-Michel, in the Ville Vieille district of Nancy, in Meurthe-et-Moselle. Built in the 18th century, it is distinguished by its architecture and its history linked to the presence of the Swiss, who held garrison there during the reign of Leopold I of Lorraine. This monument also bears the name of Hotel des Suisses in reference to this military occupation.

The wells of the Hautoy Hotel have been listed as historic monuments since 25 February 1946, highlighting their heritage value. Although the building is associated with military and residential functions, its precise role in the 18th century's neancean life remains partially documented. Today, it bears witness to Nancy's urban and architectural history, integrated into the heritage of the Great East.

The location of the hotel, in a historic area of Nancy, reflects the strategic and social importance of this type of building in modern times. Private hotels, such as that in Hautoy, often served as residences for the aristocracy or officers, while sometimes sheltering garrisons, as was the case here. Their preservation makes it possible to understand the evolution of the Lorrain cities under the Old Regime.

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