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Hotel Dubocage de Bléville is a private hotel located at 1-3 rue Jérôme-Bellamarto, in the city of Le Havre. Built in the 16th and 17th centuries, it is distinguished by its typical regional architecture, combining local materials such as black flint, brick, Caen stone and l'ardoise. The ensemble forms a 15-metre-high "L" building, spread over three floors, with a 45° inclined roof called Mansarde attic. The façade, rhythmized by 20 windows, two egg-eyes and a window holder, reflects the luminous needs of the era.

The structure blends traditional techniques: flint and brick base, wooden half-timbers and torchis. These features make it a representative example of Havre architectural heritage. The hotel belonged to Michel Dubocage, although details of his occupation remain limited to available sources. Its inscription in historical monuments, by order of 4 October 1946, protects its facades and roofs, stressing its heritage importance.

Today owned by the municipality of Le Havre, the hotel is associated with the Museum of the Old Havre, strengthening its anchor in local history. The materials used – slate, Caen stone, flint – and the half-timbered structure recall the Norman resources and know-how of the 16th and 17th centuries. The building also bears witness to the urban planning of Le Havre before the modern reconstructions, in a historical area close to the church of Saint Francis.

The sources mention an approximate location (3 Rue Jérôme Bellarmato), with cartographic accuracy considered fair (note 5/10). This impreciseness could be explained by subsequent urban changes or reference errors. Despite this, the hotel remains a major architectural landmark, studied by local researchers such as Jacqueline Briot, whose works (2005–2006) document its history.

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