Construction of building 2e moitié du XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
Initial construction period according to Monumentum.
31 janvier 1949
Classification of facades
Classification of facades 31 janvier 1949 (≈ 1949)
Protection of facades and roofs by stop.
1er février 1989
Domestic registration
Domestic registration 1er février 1989 (≈ 1989)
Staircase protection, living rooms and library.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The facades and roofs of the buildings located 2, 4, 8, 10, 12, 14, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 rue Royale : classification by order of 31 January 1949; The staircase and its cage, the large living room of the first floor on street, the antechamber, the large living room, the small living room and the two cabinets intersected from the apartment of the first floor on courtyard and the library of the entresol so-called cabinet Gabriel, of the building, 8 rue Royale, located on plot 54, appearing in the cadastre, section 08-03 BQ: inscription by order of 1 February 1989
Key figures
Louis Le Tellier - Architect
Master of the building.
Origin and history
The building located at 8 rue Royale in the 8th arrondissement of Paris is an emblematic building of the second half of the 18th century. It illustrates the civil architectural style of this period, marked by harmonious facades and refined interiors. All the buildings on Rue Royale (numbers 2 to 14) were partially protected as early as 1949, with a specific classification for their facades and roofs, reflecting their exceptional heritage value.
The 8 rue Royale is distinguished by remarkable interior elements, inscribed in 1989: a staircase with its cage, several lounges and cabinets on the first floor, as well as a library called Gabriel's cabinet. These spaces reflect the luxury and craftsmanship of the time, typical of Parisian private hotels. The architect Louis Le Tellier is mentioned as a prime contractor, although the details of his contribution are not specified in the available sources.
The location of the building, close to the Place de la Concorde, makes it a witness of Haussmannian urban planning before the hour, in a neighborhood historically dedicated to the aristocracy and the affluent bourgeoisie. Rue Royale, traced in the 18th century, embodies the architectural ambition of the French monarchy, with rigorous alignments and a unified aesthetic. Today, the building belongs to a private company, which limits public access to its protected interior spaces.
The accuracy of the location is assessed as fair (note 5/10) in the Merimée database, suggesting minor uncertainties in its exact location. The data available are mainly from the Monumentum database and the internal archives, without reference to other complementary sources. The successive protections (1949 and 1989) underline the heritage importance of this ensemble, both for its architectural qualities and for its role in the urban history of Paris.
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