Timeline

Heritage classified

Key figures

Origin and history

The Bugey Provincial Hotel, locally named State House, is a private hotel located on Rue des Cordeliers in Belley, Ain department. This building, erected in the 18th century, is distinguished by its architecture and history linked to the provincial institutions of Bugey. Its designation as historic monuments in 1944 bears witness to its heritage importance, especially for its facades, roofs and gate, protected by decree.

The plans of the hotel are attributed to Duplessis, although the sources also mention a masterpiece named LORRAIN. The building embodies the prestige of the civil constructions of the Ancien Régime in this region, then marked by a social organization where local elites played a central role. Private hotels often served as a meeting place for provincial assemblies or notables, reflecting the economic and political power of their owners.

Today, the Bugey Provincial Hotel remains a symbol of the architectural heritage of Bugey and Ain. Its official address, rue des Cordeliers, and its registration for the Mérimée inventory make it a point of interest for the study of urban planning and local history. The available data highlight its role in the historical landscape of Belley, without specifying its current use (visits, rental, etc.).

External links