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Origin and history

The mansion in Lille, in the Nord department, is an emblematic 19th-century building. This monument, whose facades and roofs on street and courtyard are protected, illustrates the bourgeois architecture of this period. It is located at 28-36 rue des Arts, a central address in the city, although GPS coordinates suggest an approximate location at 26 of the same street. The accuracy of this location is assessed as "a priori satisfactory" according to available sources.

Listed as a Historic Monument, this private hotel was registered by decree on 29 November 1985. This protection applies specifically to facades and roofs on street and courtyard, as well as the facade and roof of an adjoining house. The building is now owned by a private company, which limits its accessibility to the public. No information is available regarding its opening to the visit, any room rental or guest rooms.

The Hauts-de-France region, and especially Lille, experienced an important economic and urban boom in the 19th century, marked by industrialization and the enrichment of the bourgeoisie. The private hotels of that time reflect this dynamism, serving both as luxurious residences and as symbols of social status. Their preservation demonstrates the importance attached to the architectural heritage of this pivotal period.

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