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Origin and history

Hôtel de la Coutelerie is a historic monument located in Pontoise, in the Val-d'Oise department, in the Île-de-France region. This building, whose location is estimated to be fair (note 5/10), is located at 37 rue de la Coutelerie. It is identifiable by its exact address in the Merimée base, confirming its anchoring in the local heritage.

The building is partially protected by ministerial orders: its west façade, its vestibule, its staircase, its dining room, an old bedroom and its large living room were classified on December 21, 1928. The garden, for its part, was registered by an order of 22 June 1946. These protections highlight the heritage importance of its architectural and landscape elements.

The Hotel de la Coutelerie is now owned by the Val-d'Oise department. Although the information on its current use (visits, room rental, guest rooms) is not specified in the available sources, its status as a historical monument makes it a potentially open place for cultural or tourist purposes.

The Île-de-France region, at the time of the construction of this type of monument, was marked by a dynamic economic activity, particularly artisanal and commercial. Private hotels, such as the Coutelerie, often reflected the social prestige of their owners, while playing a role in local life, whether as a place of residence, reception or professional activities.

Available sources, including Monumentum, indicate that the Hotel de la Coutelerie is an architectural testimony of Pontoise, a historic city located on the edge of the Oise. His name may refer to cutlery activity, although this assumption is not supported by current data. The Creative Commons license associated with his photo suggests a willingness to share his image with the public.

Finally, the accuracy of its location, noted as poor (5/10), could indicate uncertainties about its exact coordinates or changes in the layout of the surrounding streets. Despite this, its address remains a landmark for visitors or researchers interested in the Pontoisian heritage.

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