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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The building located at 63 rue Saint-Martin in the 4th arrondissement of Paris is a monument dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries. Available sources, including the Merimée and Monumentum base, indicate that it is a building whose façade and roof on the street were included in the inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 12 April 1974. No additional information is provided on its original architecture or any historic owners.

The location of the building, in the Marais district, corresponds to an area of Paris marked by dense urbanization from the Middle Ages, then by major transformations in the 16th and 17th centuries. At that time, the area was home to a mixed population of artisans, merchants and nobles, and the buildings of that period often reflected this social diversity. The facades, like the one protected here, were frequently redesigned to follow architectural trends or the practical needs of occupants.

The available data do not specify the original use of the building or the exact reasons for its protection in 1974. However, the preservation of its facade and roof suggests a heritage value linked to its style or state of conservation, typical of the Parisian civil buildings of the 16th and 17th centuries. No source mentions any specific historical events associated with this building, nor any notable persons who occupied or sponsored it.

The accuracy of the location is assessed as "passible" (note of 5/10) in the database, which may indicate minor uncertainties about its exact location or geographic boundaries. However, the GPS coordinates available confirm his address at 63 rue Saint-Martin. No information is provided on its current accessibility to the public, whether it be visits, rentals or accommodation.

Photo credits associated with this building are allocated to Fabio Gargano, under Creative Commons license, but no detailed visual description is available from the sources consulted. Finally, the building is referenced under the code Insee 75104, corresponding to the commune of Paris, in the Île-de-France region.

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