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Hotel des Tailles is a private hotel located at 9 rue des Tailles in Mortagne-au-Perche, in the department of Orne. Built in the 17th century, it was completely transformed in the 18th century to become the residence of the receiver of sizes, a royal officer charged with collecting taxes. Its architecture, including the front façade, is inspired by the Austrian style of the eighteenth century, making it a unique example in Normandy. On the other hand, the rear façade retains the ordinance of the 17th century old hotel.

The access to the court of honor is done by a monumental porch, flanked by two pilasters supporting a full arch. Two rectangular pavilions frame the courtyard, connected to the porch by a fence wall. Inside, the large living room is decorated with 18th-century woodwork, with painted doortops depicting love, while the dining room features decorative canvases of still life. These elements testify to the refinement of the era.

The facades, the roofs of the hotel and the pavilions, as well as the entrance gate, were registered as historical monuments by order of 18 May 1971. This classification protects a remarkable architectural heritage, mixing local and foreign influences. Today, the hotel offers guest rooms, allowing the public to discover this historic place.

The location of the Hotel des Tailles, near the church of Our Lady of Mortagne-au-Perche, underlines its importance in the city's historic urban fabric. Its state of conservation and its stylistic peculiarities make it an emblematic monument of the Norman heritage, reflecting both the architectural changes and the administrative functions of the Old Regime.

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