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Hotel Martin de La Bastide is an iconic mansion located in Limoges, in the Haute-Vienne department, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Built in the 18th century, it is distinguished by its elegant architecture, typical of the aristocratic residences of the time. Its façade, which overlooks a court of honor of modest dimensions, is marked by an iron gate opening onto Turgot Street. The main house body features a basket handle door, framed by elliptic openings decorated with monogrammed iron grilles "LB". A colonnade with ionic columns supports a wooden entanglement, while the upper floors are made of wooden panels, illustrating a mixture of styles characteristic of the Enlightenment century.

The façade on the entrance courtyard was inscribed as historical monuments by an order of 5 May 1947, thus recognizing its heritage value. This classification specifically protects this architectural element, stressing its importance in the urban landscape of Limoges. The hotel, now owned by the municipality, bears witness to the city's civil architectural heritage and its social history, reflecting the way of life of the local elites under the Old Regime.

According to available sources, including Monumentum and Wikipedia, the exact address of the hotel is 32 Turgot Street, in a central area of Limoges. The data from the Merimée database confirm its inscription as a historical monument, while specifying that only the facade is protected (cadastre DX 304). Although information on its current use (visits, rentals, accommodation) is not explicitly mentioned, its status as communal property suggests a potential vocation of cultural or tourist development.

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