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The Lions Residence, located in Bougival in the Yvelines, is a monument dating from the 4th quarter of the 18th century. This site is particularly known for its protected architectural elements, namely the entrance gate and the temple of Love, inscribed in the Historical Monuments by decree of 25 February 1992. These elements reflect the style and artistic influences of the late Enlightenment, a period marked by a refinement of bourgeois and aristocratic residences in Île-de-France.

The contractor identified for this monument is Pasquier, whose exact role in the design or execution of the works is not specified in the available sources. The location of the Lions Residence is at 63-82 quai Boissy-d'Anglas, although GPS coordinates suggest an approximate address at 0 Quai Rennequin Sualem. This disparity could be explained by urban changes or reference errors in heritage databases.

At the end of the 18th century, Bougival, like other communes on the banks of the Seine, was a popular place for the Parisian aristocracy and bourgeoisie for its secondary residences. These properties, often surrounded by gardens and decorative elements such as temples or open gates, served as both resorts and social status symbols. The partial protection of the Lions Residence in 1992 underscores its heritage importance, although its current access (visits, rental, accommodation) is not documented in the sources consulted.

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