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The hotel of Simon Renard, located at 14 rue Simon Renard (formerly rue des Boucheries) in Vesoul, is a private hotel dating from 1525, making it one of the oldest buildings in the city. Its original Renaissance-style structure was thoroughly redesigned in 1784, particularly in terms of its facades and interior decorations. The building consists of a polygonal tower, a porch decorated with carved beams, and buildings organized around a central courtyard.

The main façade, made of cut stone, features a porch whose French ceiling is decorated with carved motifs. In the courtyard, one of the most remarkable elements of the monument is an hors-oeuvre staircase tower, crowned with gargoyles. The hotel would have belonged to Simon Renard, Charles Quint's ambassador and adviser, although this assignment remains subject to bail in available sources. Protected areas include the tower, porch, and some interior decorations, listed as Historic Monuments between 2007 and 2011.

The renovations of the 18th century changed the original appearance of the hotel, notably by adding ornaments and restructuring the spaces. Today, the building bears witness to the architectural evolution between the Renaissance and the classical period, while preserving medieval elements such as gargoyles. Its official address, 14 rue des Boucheries, reflects its anchor in the historical fabric of Vesoul, Burgundy-Franche-Comté.

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