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The Hotel Piget, located in Vitteaux in Burgundy-Franche-Comté, is a historical monument whose origins date back to the 16th century, with major transformations during the first half of the 17th century. It consists of several buildings organised around an inner courtyard, illustrating the architectural evolution between Renaissance and classical times. The 16th century wood-paned gallery coexisted with a body of houses remodeled in 1627, as evidenced by the date engraved on the pediment of a skylight. This overhaul also includes the construction of the north gallery, the extension of the hotel and the communes, reflecting the adaptation of the spaces to the residential and social needs of the period.

The interiors of Hotel Piget preserve notable decorative elements, such as 17th and 18th century fireplaces and 17th century painted ceiling. These artistic details underline the easy status of the owners and their taste for a refined decor, characteristic of Burgundian private hotels. The building, partially protected by the 1997 and 1998 orders, includes elements classified as the gallery in its entirety (including its corbelled staircase) and the painted ceiling on the first floor, reflecting its exceptional heritage value.

The location of the Hotel Piget, at 1 rue Portelle in Vitteaux, in the department of the Gold Coast, makes it a representative example of the civil architecture of Burgundy-Franche-Comté. Its registration and classification as Historic Monuments in 1997 and 1998 allowed for the preservation of unique structures, such as the wood-paned gallery and commons, while highlighting the historical importance of this type of building in the provincial urban fabric.

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