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The building at 6 rue Royale, in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, dates from the second half of the 18th century. This building, representative of the Parisian architecture of the period, is distinguished by its 18th century living rooms and its wrought iron staircase ramp, elements protected by the Historical Monuments. The building was partially classified or registered between 1927 and 1964, covering its facades, roofs and interior decorations.

Madame de Staël, a major figure of letters and intellectual life under the First Empire and Restoration, lived and died in this building. Its passage marked the history of the place, now combining this building with its literary and political heritage. The architect Louis Le Tellier is mentioned as a masterpiece, although little detailed information on his contribution is available in the sources.

The successive protections (1927, 1949, 1964) highlight the heritage value of the building, particularly for its interior decorations and facade. Today, the building belongs to a private company, limiting its access to the public. The location, noted as "passable" (5/10) in the Merimée base, corresponds to the official address of 6 rue Royale, confirmed by GPS coordinates.

The protected elements specifically include the decoration of the two 18th century salons, the facades and roofs of the 6 and 13 rue Royale buildings, as well as the ramp of the large wrought iron staircase. These architectural details reflect the fascination of Parisian private hotels in the Ancien Régime, although the building itself is not explicitly referred to as a "private hotel" in available sources.

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