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Origin and history

Hotel Mousnier-Longpre, located in Angoulême, is a complex building whose origins date back to the 12th century. It is part of the old canon house, dating from the Romanesque period. The wall overlooking the Bishop's Street, visible today, is a direct vestige of this medieval era. Subsequent transformations, especially in the 15th century, left architectural traces such as Romanesque arches and windows, while defensive elements, perhaps murderers, suggest a protective function at certain periods.

In the 18th century, the site was profoundly redesigned to become a large private hotel, however retaining elements of earlier times. The facade on the Bishop's Street, as well as the one on the courtyard (on Friedland Street side), were preserved, along with the corresponding roofs and a characteristic portal. These parts were classified as Historic Monument by order of 3 May 1963, highlighting their heritage value. The building thus illustrates a historical stratification, mixing medieval religious architecture and aristocratic residence of the Enlightenment.

The exact address of the hotel, 24 rue Friedland, confirms its anchoring in the city centre of Angoulême, in the Charente department. Although GPS location is considered "passible" (note of 5/10), the protected elements bear witness to a rich heritage, where time overlaps. The Romanesque remains and additions of the 15th and 18th centuries offer an overview of the urban and architectural evolution of the city, from its ecclesiastical role to its residential development.

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