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Hotel Le Duc de Biéville is a private hotel located at 10 rue de la Grange-Batelière, in the 9th arrondissement of Paris. Built in the second half of the 18th century, it illustrates the aristocratic residential architecture of this period, marked by elegant facades and neat interiors. The building is now protected under the Historic Monuments, with an inscription dated 22 March 1990 covering its facades, roofs, vestibule, stairwell and main gate.

The hotel's location in a central district of Paris reflects its status as an ancient noble residence. At the time of its construction, the 9th arrondissement – then in the midst of urban transformation – attracted the aristocracy and the rising bourgeoisie, seeking to settle near new axes of prestige such as the big boulevards. Private hotels during this period served as both a residence and a symbol of power, often incorporating refined decorative elements and reception spaces.

Ranked for its architectural qualities, the Hotel Le Duc de Biéville retains typical 18th-century features, as evidenced by the elements protected by the 1990 decree. Although its detailed history and its original occupants are not specified in the available sources, its inscription in the heritage underscores its importance in the historic Parisian landscape. The accuracy of its current location is estimated to be fair (note 5/10), based on the geographic data referenced.

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