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The Hôtel des Governores, located in Embrun in the Hautes-Alpes, is a monument whose oldest parts date back to the 12th century. Its major transformations, particularly in the 14th and 16th centuries, reflect its architectural evolution through the medieval and Renaissance eras. The street façade, dating from these three periods, bears witness to this historical stratification, while the entrance door and its vantals, classified as Historic Monument, are characteristic of the sixteenth century.

The building is partially protected: its façade (with the exception of the classified door) was inscribed by decree of 29 November 1948, and the door with its vantals was classified on 22 February 1978. Today, privately owned, the Hotel des Gouverneurs is located at 6 rue de la Liberté, although some sources mention an approximate address at 88 on the same street. Its state of conservation and access to the public (visits, rental, accommodation) are not specified in the documents available.

Embrun, a historic episcopal town in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, was a strategic crossroads between the Alps and Provence. Buildings such as the Hotel of Governors often illustrated local power, whether religious, military or administrative. In medieval times, the city was a major religious centre, with a cathedral and institutions linked to the archdiocese, while the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries marked a period of strengthening civil structures and urban development.

The successive protections (registration in 1948, classification in 1978) highlight the heritage value of the building. The 16th century gate, with its preserved vantals, is a remarkable example of Renaissance carpentry and ironwork. However, the exact location and current use of the building remains partially documented, reflecting the challenges of preserving private monuments in small historic cities.

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