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Origin and history

The hotel is a private hotel located in Tours, in the historical district of Old Tours, at 43 rue Emile-Zola. Built in the 18th century, it is distinguished by an unusual architecture, marked by a reserved west side passage leading to the courtyard of another hotel located at 3 rue Emile Zola. This particularity has created an asymmetry in the facades and an irregularity in the general layout of the building. The western span, corresponding to this passage, has a north facade aligned with the other spans, while its south façade is in retreat, reflecting the urban constraints of the era.

The monument was included in the inventory of historical monuments by order of 27 June 1946, a recognition that specifically concerns its facades and roofs. This heritage protection underscores its architectural and historical importance in the urban landscape of Tours. The official address registered in the Mérimée base also includes 60 rue de la Préfecture, confirming its anchoring in the city centre. The hotel thus illustrates the architectural adaptations linked to the spatial constraints and the practical needs of the inhabitants of the eighteenth century.

The location of the hotel, specified by the GPS coordinates and the Insee code of the municipality (37261 for Indre-et-Loire), places the monument in an area rich in heritage, as evidenced by the list of historical monuments of Tours. Although the practical information on its visit or current use (rent, guest rooms) is not detailed in the sources, its listing as historical monuments guarantees its preservation. Available references, from Wikipedia and Monumentum, complement technical data, such as location accuracy estimated at 5/10 by contributors.

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