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The Hotel de Régis, located 14 rue du Chapter in Nîmes, is an iconic mansion in the city. Built in the 18th century, it is distinguished by its facade decorated with Louis XV sculptures and its curved portal surmounted by a shield. Originally called Hôtel de Baudan after its acquisition in 1500 by Jean Baudan, advisor, he changed his name several times over the centuries: Hôtel de Roviéré de Cabrières in 1759, Hôtel de Brueys in 1809, then Hôtel de Régis in 1915, after the marriage of Angracia de Cabrières with Édouard de Régis, a former Neapolitan officer.

The hotel's architecture combines elegance and refinement. The courtyard, paved with traditional pebbles (calades), reveals superimposed stair ramps, while the interior preserves lounges decorated with gypsums. The facade, made of cut stone, features richly decorated windows and carved consoles representing garlands and characters. The building has been a historic monument since 1975, and it protects its facades, roofs and staircases, which bear witness to its past prestige.

The history of the Hotel de Régis reflects the social changes in Nîmes, passing into the hands of influential families such as the Baudan, the Roviere of Cabrières and the Régis. Its present state, although partially modified, preserves major architectural elements of the eighteenth century, such as the circular pediment of the portal and interior decorations. The sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, highlight its heritage importance in the historic centre of Nîmes, alongside other listed monuments.

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