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The Hotel du Lion Noir, located at 111 rue Émile-Zola in Troyes, is a mansion dating from the second half of the 16th century (circa 1560-1580). Its facade, typical of the Second Renaissance, has three levels decorated with Corinthian pilasters and carved posts with great finesse. The ground floor, partially preserved, suggests a stone structure, while the upper floors reveal high-quality carved decorations, including allegations and coats of arms allied to influential Troyan families such as the Huez, Largentière or Marguerite.

Inside, two 16th century chimneys remain, including the ground floor with lion heads and a finely decorated ceiling. The wooden spiral staircase, rare for the time, and the galleries superimposed on courtyard testify to the architectural importance of the building. The wing at the back of the courtyard, with its two cellars superimposed, was classified as Historic Monument by order of 4 December 2000. The building, now privately owned, preserves traces of its aristocratic past, notably through the coat of arms that could identify its sponsor.

The Black Lion Hotel illustrates the influence of the Troyan bourgeois families during the Renaissance, a period marked by artistic and architectural growth in the region. Its decor, combining classic motifs and family emblems, reflects both the prestige of its owners and the local know-how. The partial preservation of its original elements makes it a valuable testimony of Troyes' civil architecture at the end of the 16th century.

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