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The Hotel de Madre is a historic monument located in Lille, in the Hauts-de-France region. Built in the 18th century, it represents a typical example of the civil architecture of this period, marked by elegance and symmetry of facades. Its protected elements, including facades and roofs on street and courtyard, were inscribed by ministerial decree in 1988, highlighting their heritage value.

The building is located at 23 rue de Ghent and 4 rue A-Claques, in the Northern Department. At the time of its construction, Lille was a city in full economic growth, thanks in particular to its textile industry and its role as a major commercial centre in the north of France. Private hotels, such as Madre's, were often inhabited by bourgeois families or wealthy merchants, reflecting their social status through careful architecture and central locations.

The information available indicates that the Hotel de Madre is still standing, although its current use (visit, rental, accommodation) is not specified in the sources consulted. The location of the monument is considered "a priori satisfactory", with an address confirmed by the Merimée bases and approximate GPS coordinates. No additional information is provided regarding its specific history, its successive owners or any significant events that would have occurred there.

The protection of its facades and roofs in 1988 demonstrates the importance attached to the preservation of this architectural heritage. This inscription is part of a broader approach to safeguarding the emblematic buildings of the eighteenth century, a pivotal period between the Ancien Régime and the French Revolution. Sources also mention a Creative Commons license for photographs of the monument, suggesting a contemporary interest in its cultural enhancement.

The lack of details about the interiors or possible transformations experienced by the building limits the understanding of its evolution. However, its listing as Historic Monuments guarantees legal protection against changes that may alter its historical character. This status makes it a privileged witness to Lille's urban history and to the residential architecture of the Enlightenment century.

Finally, the Hotel de Madre is part of a wider network of protected Lille monuments, contributing to the city's rich heritage. Its address, close to the city centre, makes it a visible element of the local architectural landscape, although its access to the public is not documented in available sources.

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