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The Hôtel du Gouverneur d'Aire-sur-la-Lys is a historic monument located in the city of Aire-sur-la-Lys, in the department of Pas-de-Calais (Hauts-de-France). Built during the second quarter of the 17th century, this building is representative of the civil architecture of this period, marked by an emerging classical influence and a desire for prestige for the urban residences of notables or representatives of the royal power.

The building was partially protected by the Historical Monuments, with an inscription by decree of 23 April 1947 covering specifically its facade and roof. This official recognition underscores the heritage importance of the hotel, although the available sources do not specify its exact use over the centuries. Its address, 22 rue du Général-Leclerc (formerly rue de Biennes), places the monument in the historic heart of the city, an area often associated with the administration or the local bourgeoisie.

The location of the Governor's Hotel, noted with average accuracy (level 5/10 according to the data), reflects the boundaries of the geolocation archives for some ancient monuments. No information is provided on its current accessibility, including visits, rentals or accommodation. Sources are limited to Monumentum data and references from the Merimée database, without further details on its history, occupants or subsequent architectural transformations.

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