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The Hotel de Sevin, located at the crossing of the rue de la Grande-Horloge and the rue des Trois-Gonelles in Agen (Lot-et-Garonne), is a rare example of a private hotel having retained its house, its communes, its inner courtyard and its fence. It includes remains of a 14th-century house, including a geminate window visible in the courtyard. Most of the building was built in the 17th century, and then redesigned in the 18th and 19th centuries, with the addition of a troubadour-style tower and First Empire decorations.

The hotel was occupied by the family of Sevin, a lineage of judges from Agenas from 1508 to 1923. The venue also hosted the first meetings of the Academic Society of Agen, highlighting its role in local intellectual life. The building consists of a North House and a South House, connected by a stair tower, and was listed as historic monuments on 10 January 2003 for its heritage value.

Today, the Sevin Hotel remains an architectural testimony of the urban transformations of Agen, mixing medieval heritage, 17th century classicism and 19th century romantic influences. Its protection covers all buildings, including fence walls and gates, as well as the floor of the inner courtyard. The site is currently a private property, without public information about its accessibility or current use.

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