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The Hotel Jean de Sudre, located in Avignon in the department of Vaucluse, is a house built in 1661, representative of civil architecture of the 3rd quarter of the 17th century. This monument illustrates the style of the bourgeois residences of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d的Azur region at that time, marked by a period of economic and cultural prosperity during the reign of Louis XIV. Its classification as Historic Monument in 1928 underscores its heritage importance, particularly for its garden and its historic well overlooking the Palace Square.

The construction of the hotel is attributed to two local figures: François de Royers de la Valfenière and Jean d'Elbène. These sponsors, probably from the Aristocracy or the Avignon bourgeoisie, helped shape the city's urban landscape. The building, located at 2 rue du Puits-de-la-Reille, embodies the social prestige of its owners, while reflecting the architectural influences of the emerging baroque period.

The 1928 classification specifically protects the house, its garden and its old well, evidence of the domestic organization and 17th century construction techniques. The exact address, « 2 rue du Puits-de-la-Reille ; Place du Palais", in the heart of Avignon, a city then under pontifical influence before its permanent connection to France in 1791. The accuracy of its location (noted 6/10) and its visibility via tools such as Street View make it an accessible site for the study of Provencal heritage.

Although the practical information on visits or contemporary uses (rental, guest rooms) is not detailed in the sources, the Hotel Jean de Sudre remains an emblematic example of the Avignon architectural heritage. Its history takes place in a regional context marked by cultural exchanges between Provence and the Papal States, while illustrating the evolution of the lifestyles of the local elites in the 17th century.

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