Construction of hotel 4e quart XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1887)
Period of initial construction documented.
5 mars 1970
Protection of the cochère door
Protection of the cochère door 5 mars 1970 (≈ 1970)
Registration for Historical Monuments.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The cochère door including its vantaux (Box BL 61): inscription by order of 5 March 1970
Origin and history
Hotel Joulard-d'Iversais is a historic monument located in Poitiers, in the department of Vienna, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Built during the 4th quarter of the 18th century, this mansion is distinguished by its architecture representative of this period. The building is known in particular for its cochère door, including its vantals, which was officially protected by order of 5 March 1970.
The designation of the co-ownership door as Historic Monuments reflects the heritage value of this architectural element. The hotel is located at 18 rue Théophraste-Renaudot, an address confirmed by official databases such as Mérimée. Although the information on its current use (visit, rental, accommodation) is not specified, its status as a Historic Monument makes it an important part of the Poitevin heritage.
The location of the hotel, although documented, is considered fair (level 5 out of 10), with an approximate address also indicated on 16 B of the same street. This duality of addresses may reflect historical adjustments or transcription errors in records. No additional information is available about the original owners, architects or major events related to this private hotel.
At the time of its construction, Poitiers was a dynamic city, marked by a changing urban fabric, where private hotels reflected the social status of their sponsors. These residences, often located in the city centre, served as both a dwelling and a symbol of prestige for wealthy families or local notables. Their architecture, like that of the Hotel Joulard-d'Iversais, was part of the dominant artistic currents of the late eighteenth century, combining classicism and decorative innovations.
The lack of details about the hotel's occupants or precise functions over the centuries limits the understanding of its exact role in local history. However, its partial protection (cochère door) suggests that it retains significant architectural or decorative elements, characteristic of urban hotels of this period. Available sources, such as Monumentum, do not provide additional information on its history or subsequent transformations.
