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Hotel Nepveu de Rouillon is a mansion located in the city of Le Mans, in the Sarthe department, in the Pays de la Loire region. Built in the mid-18th century, it illustrates the refined civil architecture of this period, marked by the influence of local elites and urban notables. Its location in the city centre, as well as its decorative elements such as the wrought iron ramp, make it a remarkable testimony of Mansai heritage.

The building was commissioned by Pierre Nepveu, seigneur of Rouillon and mayor of Le Mans, thus reflecting the power and prestige of the bourgeois families of the time. Its construction is attributed to Mathurin II Ribailler, architect and entrepreneur active in the region. The facades, roofs and stairwell, with its wrought iron ramp, were classified as historical monuments by order of December 2, 1946, highlighting their heritage value.

Today, the Hotel Nepveu de Rouillon belongs to a cult association, which suggests a suitable reuse of this historic building. Its ranking among historical monuments makes it a protected place, preserved for future generations. Available sources, such as the Merimée base and local archives, confirm its importance in the urban history of Le Mans and the Sarthe.

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