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The Hotel de Sechtré is a private hotel located at 66 rue René-Boulanger, in the 10th arrondissement of Paris. Built between 1771 and 1776 by architect Nicolas Lenoir, dit le Romain, it embodies the refined civil architecture of the late eighteenth century. Its style reflects the classical influences of the time, with a facade and roofs now protected.

Originally, the hotel belonged to the Count of Sechtré, who divided it into two parts for his daughters: Mme. de Rennepont and Mme. de Castéja, the latter being the governess of the children of the Dauphin of France and a member of the house of the Duchess of Berry. This sharing illustrates the estate practices of the aristocracy under the Old Regime.

In 1830, the hotel was acquired by Worms de Romilly, then mayor of the 10th arrondissement. This change of ownership marks its integration into the 19th century administrative history of Paris. Since 13 October 1962, its facades and roofs have been listed as historic monuments, recognizing their heritage value.

The protected elements include the street façade, the back façade of the building at the back of the courtyard, and the corresponding roofs. These protections underline the importance of preserving the architectural traces of this period, in a district that has been constantly evolving since the 18th century.

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