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The Hotel du Comte de Lonlay is an emblematic building located in Argentan, in the department of Orne in Normandy. Built in the 17th century, it illustrates the classical architectural style of the period, with particular attention to symmetry and ornamental details. The monument is distinguished by its entrance gate, framed by pilasters and surmounted by an elegant skylight, typical elements of the civil architecture of this period.

The entrance gate and the dominating skylight were listed as Historic Monuments on September 27, 1948. This architectural complex gives access to an inner courtyard, itself separated from a garden by the main body of the building. The perron, characteristic of the mansions of the time, allows access to the interior of the building. These details reflect the high social status of the owners, probably aristocrats or wealthy bourgeois.

The hotel is located at 22 rue Saint-Martin, in the immediate vicinity of the Saint-Martin church of Argentan, highlighting its integration into the city's historic urban fabric. Although information about its occupants or its precise use is scarce, its architecture suggests a residential and representative function, typical of private hotels built by the nobility or the high provincial bourgeoisie in the seventeenth century. The partial protection he enjoys reflects his heritage value and importance in local history.

The available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, also mention a precise location and remarkable architectural elements, but do not provide details on the history of the occupants or specific events related to the hotel. The Merimée database and internal data confirm its address and protection, while emphasizing its interest in studying classical architecture in Lower Normandy.

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