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The hotel of Touluzette, located in Saint-Sever in the Landes, is an aristocratic residence built from 1761 for the family of Basquiat, Barons of Touluzette. This 18th-century building builds on the remains of the city's second ramparts, erected in the 15th century and partially destroyed in 1569. The moat, a tower and defensive walls still remain south of the site, testifying to its medieval past.

Around 1830, the hotel passed through an alliance in the hands of the Lamarque family, before being transferred to the municipality in 1895. The adjacent park, opened to the public in 1896, completes this architectural ensemble. The facades, roofs, moats and remains of the ramparts have been protected since 2021. The identified workmaster, Arnaud Lissac, was a stone mason-cutter from Tartas.

The building illustrates the transition between a noble residential function and public use, after its acquisition by the municipality. Its architecture combines classical elegance and traces of ancient fortifications, reflecting the urban history of Saint-Sever. Protected elements also include a bridge, gate and terrace, highlighting the heritage richness of the site.

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