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The hotel located at 11 rue Château-du-Mont in Langres is a 16th century building, typical of the civil architecture of this period. This monument, classified among the Historical Monuments, is distinguished by preserved architectural elements, such as its portal and turret, which were the subject of an official inscription by decree of 3 October 1929. These protections reflect the recognized heritage value of the building, although its precise location, assessed as "satisfactory" (note 7/10), can still be clarified.

The city of Langres, integrated into the Haute-Marne department in the Grand Est region (formerly Champagne-Ardenne), was in the modern era a strategic and cultural crossroads. Private hotels, such as those on Rue Château-du-Mont, often reflected the social status of their owners, usually from the bourgeoisie or the local aristocracy. These urban residences served as both a place of residence and a place of representation, marking the architectural landscape of fortified cities like Langres. Their preservation now allows us to study the lifestyles, construction techniques and urban evolution of this period.

Available sources, including the Mérimée and Monumentum database, confirm the hotel's administrative address (11 rue Château-du-Mont) and its Insee code (52269), attached to the municipality of Langres. Although the practical information on the current visits or uses of the building is not detailed, its status as a Historic Monument guarantees legal protection and recognition of its importance in the local and national heritage. The Creative Commons license associated with some photographs of the monument also facilitates its dissemination and enhancement to the public.

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