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Origin and history

The building at 26 rue de Satory in Versailles is a civil building built during the 3rd quarter of the 18th century. This building, typical of the urban architecture of the period, is distinguished by its facade and roof on street, protected by a registration order dated 4 April 1984. These architectural elements reflect the aesthetic and technical codes in force during the reign of Louis XV, a period marked by an increase in private constructions in royal cities such as Versailles.

Versailles, an emblematic city of the French monarchy, experienced an important urban development in the 18th century, linked to the presence of the court and the royal administration. The buildings of this period, often intended for an affluent bourgeoisie or officers, are integrated into an expanding urban fabric, combining residential functions and activities related to court life. Although the sources do not specify the initial use of this building, its protection under the Historic Monuments underscores its heritage interest, particularly for its representative architecture of its time.

The location of the building, indicated with an accuracy deemed "passible" (note 5/10), corresponds to the official address recorded in the Merimée database. This address, confirmed by GPS coordinates, places the building in a historic area of Versailles, close to the military infrastructure (such as the Satory camp). The partial inscription of the monument, limited to the facade and roof, suggests a desire to preserve the most characteristic elements of its architectural identity, without extending the protection to the entire structure.

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