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The city of Treviso, located in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, is a public road created in 1838 by speculators on the location of an old 18th century mansion. Divided into 18 plots, it was designed by architect Édouard Moll in an eclectic italian style, with buildings equipped with modern comfort (water, gas). It was intended for an affluent clientele and was governed by a strict regulation prohibiting shops and rentals to persons deemed undesirable.

Originally closed by grids and private, the city opened to traffic in the 1950s before becoming public in 1983. His name pays tribute to Marshal Édouard Mortier (1768–35), Duke of Treviso, because of the proximity to Rue de Treviso. The city houses a central square with a fountain, as well as commemorative plaques dedicated to notable residents such as the politician Anatole de La Forge or the writer Max Aub.

During World War I, on March 8, 1918, a German bomb exploded in No. 22, marking a tragic episode of its history. The facades, roofs, floors (including the fountain and square), as well as some interior elements (doors, stairs) of the buildings have been protected since 1991 under the Historic Monuments. The city illustrates 19th century speculative urban planning, combining architectural prestige and exclusive living environment.

The twin buildings of Nos. 40 and 42, typical of the Louis-Philippe style, and the central green space underline its heritage character. Originally conceived as a closed and guarded place (with two guards financed by the co-owners), the city reflects the bourgeois aspirations of the time, mixing residential intimacy and social status.

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