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The Rohan-Chabot hotel, also known as the Tesse-Vendôme hotel, is a private hotel located at 61 rue de Varenne, in the 7th arrondissement of Paris. Built in the 18th century, it underwent significant transformations during the first half of the 19th century, notably during the First Empire. This monument illustrates the evolution of architectural styles between the Ancien Régime and the Empire, with neoclassical elements and interior decorations characteristic of this pivotal period.

The hotel is partially protected under Historic Monuments. The decorations of the two salons of the First Empire were inscribed by decree of 11 June 1926, while the facades, roofs and wings (including that attributed to architect Boffrand) were inscribed on 20 March 1987. These protections highlight the heritage value of its architectural and decorative elements, reflecting the fascist of Parisian aristocratic residences.

The location of the hotel, in the Saint-Thomas-d'Aquin district, makes it a witness to Parisian urban planning of the 18th and 19th centuries. At that time, the 7th arrondissement, then in full transformation, welcomed a social elite combining traditional nobility and new imperial bourgeoisie. Private hotels played a central role, both as places of representation and as symbols of power.

Available sources, including the Merimée and Monumentum base, confirm its exact address and status as a Historic Monument, but do not provide details on its current accessibility (visits, rentals, etc.). The state of conservation and contemporary use of the building are not specified in the data consulted.

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