Initial construction 1549 (≈ 1549)
Edited by Robert de Calvière according to the sources.
XIXe siècle
Partial renovations
Partial renovations XIXe siècle (≈ 1865)
South reshuffle and return to town hall.
18 septembre 2003
Registration historical monument
Registration historical monument 18 septembre 2003 (≈ 2003)
Total protection of the house by order.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The whole house (Case AI 512 513): registration by order of 18 September 2003
Key figures
Robert de Calvière - Suspected Sponsor
Would have built the hotel in 1549.
Origin and history
The Renaissance house called Hotel de Calvières is an emblematic monument of Montfrin, in the Gard, whose main facade dates from the 16th century. Built in 1549 according to sources, it was built by Robert de Calvière on the foundations of an older building. This private hotel is distinguished by a neat architectural composition, mixing Corinthian pilasters, ground cornices and consoles decorated with plant motifs. Its southern end and its return to the town hall were redesigned in the 19th century, revealing a stratification of the eras.
Inside, older decors have been revealed, reflecting its evolution throughout the centuries. The façade has three distinct sequences of heights, with a central part adorned with semi-crosses and corinthian capital pilasters, while a western section has engaged columns and sill openings. A tower, located opposite, completes this set. The hotel once housed a remarkable Renaissance fireplace, supported by two cariatids and decorated with military motifs (casques, breastplates, cannons), today disappeared after its sale.
Ranked a historic monument in 2003, the Hotel de Calvières illustrates the adaptation of the local elites to the aesthetic canons of the Renaissance, while integrating defensive or symbolic elements inherited from the Middle Ages. Its location in the heart of Montfrin, between avenue Pierre-Mendès-France and rue des Templiers, highlights its anchoring in the urban history of the region. However, the accuracy of its geographical location remains poor (level 5/10), reflecting the limitations of available sources.
Property shared between a private owner and the municipality, the Hotel de Calvières raises the question of its heritage value. Although its inscription in historical monuments protects architectural elements (facades, interior decorations), its access to the public and its current uses (visits, accommodation, events) are not clearly documented. The sources mention only its legal status and legal framework of protection, without specifying the practical arrangements for its conservation or development.
