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The Hôtel d’Europe rapidly established an excellent reputation, possibly thanks to
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Marie-Rose, Narcisse’s daughter, took over after his death in 1855. She went on to manage the hotel, with her husband Emile Perre, until her own death in 1874.
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line, which enabled his guests to come and go between the train station and the hotel. This was one of the first omnibus lines in
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was installed at the hotel. The Hôtel d’Europe was one of the first three hotels in
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