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The bakery-pastry located at 114 avenue de Flanders in the 19th arrondissement of Paris dates from the first quarter of the 20th century. It was distinguished by a remarkable interior decor, created by the Benoist and Sons workshop (or Benedict and Sons). The walls were covered with white tiles, while carved wooden arches, supported by cast-iron columns, structured the space. This decor, typical of the artisanal shops of the time, reflected artisanal know-how and a neat aesthetic, characteristic of the Parisian signs of the beginning of the century.

The monument was partially preserved despite the disappearance of the bakery itself. In 1984, the interior decoration was included in the inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 23 May, recognizing its heritage value. Today, some of the decorative elements — in particular painted canvases fixed under glass — have been recovered and integrated into the real estate agency now occupying the premises. This partial preservation reflects a desire to safeguard an artisanal and commercial heritage that has now disappeared.

The exact address, 114 rue de Flanders, corresponds to a building whose location is estimated as "passible" (note 5/10) in the heritage databases. Available sources, including Monumentum and Merimée data, confirm its status as a former trade emblematic of the neighborhood. The Benoist et Fils workshop, the decorator, remains associated with this project, although little additional information on their work elsewhere is mentioned in the archives consulted.

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