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For more than 300 years the Hôtel d’Astier de Montfaucon has served a variety of civic functions in the city of Ménerbes. Built in the late 17th century and officially acquired by the municipality in 1751, it has served as a hospital, school, and venue for a number of local groups to meet for much of the 19th century the building operated as a hospice. (...)

For more than 300 years the Hôtel d’Astier de Montfaucon has served a variety of civic functions in the city of Ménerbes. Built in the late 17th century and officially acquired by the municipality in 1751, it has served as a hospital, school, and venue for a number of local groups to meet for much of the 19th century the building operated as a hospice. Over the years, the hôtel suffered serious damage to its structure and interior decorative elements. In the mid 1990s, it became the focus of conservation efforts, as its condition warranted serious attention and it was apparent it could continue to serve the community. The building is three stories tall, built of limestone blocks and finished with plasterwork, and it features a variety of interesting architectural and decorative details, including wall paintings and a notable central staircase.