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Hotel Desbruslys is a historic monument located in Brive-la-Gaillarde, built in the 18th century. This rectangular building, with a back-to-court wing, is distinguished by its main facade in fine Grammont sandstone and its elevations in local sandstone. The on-street façade, of an orderly elevation, features railing windows curved in ironwork and skylight fronts in masonry. The hotel, in a classic style, has a ground floor and two floors, each underlined by a continuous band with seven low arched lintel windows.

The building was originally owned by the Maledent d'Enval family or the Cabanne, before being acquired by the Desbrülys family, which began its reconstruction around 1762-1765. The Massénat plan (1744-1750) confirms that this reconstruction is after that date, the owner being mentioned there as Lacabanne. Access was once made by a courtyard located on Rue du Salan, with a monumental gate and a porch, visible on the 1868 plan but missing since. Major interior changes took place in the late 19th century, including the removal of the original staircase.

The hotel is characterized by its wrought iron balconies with floral and symmetrical motifs, with volutes faced or opposite. An adjoining house, located at 6 rue du Salan and built in the 18th century by the same family, is the subject of a separate study. In 1964, the street façade and the corresponding roofs were inscribed in the Historical Monuments. An annex building, added to the 20th century, now occupies the site of the old porch.

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