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16th century
During the Renaissance, the town enjoyed a period of relative prosperity, prompting noble families to build or rebuild large mansions. The result was a surge of creativity inspired by Antiquity.
Built in the late 16th century, the three-storey Hôtel de Donines, topped by an attic, is a fine example. The first floor and a large part of the second floor were modified in the 18th and 19th centuries, but the beautiful double frieze with its triglyphs, bull's head metopes and refined foliage above, directly inspired by that of the ancient theater, can still be seen. The façade was completely restored in 2007.
During the Renaissance, the town enjoyed a period of relative prosperity, prompting noble families to build or rebuild large mansions. The result was a surge of creativity inspired by Antiquity.
Built in the late 16th century, the three-storey Hôtel de Donines, topped by an attic, is a fine example. The first floor and a large part of the second floor were modified in the 18th and 19th centuries, but the beautiful double frieze with its triglyphs, bull's head metopes and refined foliage above, directly inspired by that of the ancient theater, can still be seen. The façade was completely restored in 2007.
16th century
During the Renaissance, the town enjoyed a period of relative prosperity, prompting noble families to build or rebuild large mansions. The result was a surge of creativity inspired by Antiquity.
Built in the late 16th century, the three-storey Hôtel de Donines, topped by an attic, is a fine example. The first floor and a large part of the second floor were modified in the 18th and 19th centuries, but the beautiful double frieze with its triglyphs, bull's head metopes and...
During the Renaissance, the town enjoyed a period of relative prosperity, prompting noble families to build or rebuild large mansions. The result was a surge of creativity inspired by Antiquity.
Built in the late 16th century, the three-storey Hôtel de Donines, topped by an attic, is a fine example. The first floor and a large part of the second floor were modified in the 18th and 19th centuries, but the beautiful double frieze with its triglyphs, bull's head metopes and...
