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The building located at 57 rue Saint-Martin and 2-4 rue des Lombards, in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, is a 16th and 17th century building. It bears witness to the civil architecture of this period, marked by the transition between Renaissance and classicism. Its inscription as Historic Monument in 1974 specifically concerns its facade and roof on street, highlighting their heritage value.

The location of the building in a central district of Paris reflects the gradual urbanization of the capital under the Ancien Régime. At that time, St.Martin and Lombard streets were major commercial and artisanal routes, attracting merchants, bankers (including Lombards, hence the name of the street) and corporations. The buildings of this period were often used as both housing, workshop and commercial premises, illustrating the functional mix of urban spaces.

Available data indicate a "passable" location accuracy (note 5/10), suggesting uncertainties about the accuracy of current GPS coordinates. The official address registered in the Mérimée base, however, confirms its anchoring in the neighbourhood, between St.Martin Street – a historic road leading to the Halles – and the rue des Lombards, known for its role in financial exchanges from the Middle Ages.

No information is provided on the historic owners or occupants of the building, or on any architectural changes after the 17th century. Sources are limited to Monumentum data and administrative references (Insee code 75104, Île-de-France region). The 1974 protection aims to preserve the elements visible from the highway, without mentioning any remarkable interiors or courses.

The Creative Commons license associated with Bruno befreetv's photo recalls the documentary interest of this heritage, while the lack of details on contemporary visits or uses (rent, guest rooms) suggests a monument above all residential or for private use. Its current state and precise vocation are not documented in available sources.

The Parisian context of the 16th and 17th centuries was marked by a dense artisanal and commercial activity, with buildings such as this one playing a key role in the social and economic structuring of neighbourhoods. The facades, often enriched with ornaments, reflected the status of their owners, while the steeply sloping roofs, typical of the time, met climatic constraints and urban standards.

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