Initial construction XVIIe siècle (≈ 1750)
Period of foundation of the private hotel.
1800 (environ)
Reassignment to the Post Office
Reassignment to the Post Office 1800 (environ) (≈ 1800)
Administrative use in the 19th century.
4e quart du XVIIIe siècle
Major transformations
Major transformations 4e quart du XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1887)
Significant architectural changes.
1990
Historic Monument Protection
Historic Monument Protection 1990 (≈ 1990)
Registration of facades and portal.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Key figures
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Origin and history
The Hotel de Tenremonde, located at 18 rue Jean-Moulin in Lille (formerly rue des Marais), is an emblematic monument dating back to the 17th century, with major changes made in the 4th quarter of the 18th century. Ranked among the Historical Monuments, it is distinguished by its facades and roofs on the courtyard, as well as by its fence wall adorned with a carved tympanum portal, protected by ministerial decree in 1990. These architectural elements reflect the evolution of styles between classicism and later decorations, typical of the Lille private hotels of the Ancien Régime.
In the 19th century, the building was reassigned to Hôtel des Postes, marking its adaptation to the administrative needs of the industrialized city. Later, it will house a domestic school, illustrating the social and educational changes of the early twentieth century. Today, the Hotel de Tenremonde remains a private property, reflecting both the urban history of Lille and the varied uses of private hotels, between aristocratic residence, public service and educational vocation.
The legal protections relate specifically to facades, roofs, and the sculpted portal, highlighting the heritage value of these elements. Although the location is approximate (estimated at 6/10), the historic address and GPS coordinates confirm its anchoring in the city centre of Lille. Available sources, such as the Merimée and Monumentum database, document its legal status and functional evolution, without mentioning identified characters or sponsors.