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The Hotel de Vinols is an emblematic monument of Puy-en-Velay, located in the Haute-Loire, whose origins date back to at least 1408. The present building, built mainly in the 16th and 17th centuries, features a Renaissance facade decorated with a table and order columns on three floors. Access to the courtyard is through a doric portal surmounted by a iron imposte, while remains of the 15th to 16th centuries, such as a crossover fireplace, remain in the basement.

The main body of the building, of Renaissance style, contrasts with the additions of the 18th century, when the house was completely renovated. A screw staircase serves the floors, where woodwork, fireplaces and gypseries were added. The archive cabinet, now partially preserved, bears witness to its past use, while the front door, initially curved, was replaced between the 17th and 18th centuries.

The facades and roofs of the Hotel de Vinols were listed as historical monuments by order of 25 June 1951, thus recognizing their heritage value. The building, located at 14 rue Cardinal-de-Polignac, illustrates the architectural evolution of the region, mixing medieval heritage, Renaissance and classical modifications. Its history also reflects the urban transformations of Puy-en-Velay, marked by its religious and administrative role in Auvergne.

The location of the hotel, between Place Saint-Pierre Latour and Rue Cardinal-de-Polignac, highlights its integration into the historical fabric of the city. Although some parts have been altered, such as the arch vault of the archive cabinet, the building retains remarkable elements, such as the doric pilasters surrounding the entrance or the subsoil cross-posters, rare testimonies of the 15th and 16th centuries.

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