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The bakery-pastry located in Henri-Krasucki Square, in the 20th arrondissement of Paris, is distinguished by its frontage dated 1910, classified as a historical monument since 1984. It is located at 43 rue des Envierges and 71 rue de la Mare, close to the Jordan and Pyrenees metro stations. Its architecture is marked by an Art Nouveau style, with decorative elements typical of this period, including arabesques and medallions painted under glass.

The front is decorated with six symmetrical medallions, including four enamelled plates representing the seasons: Spring (a mill on the river), Summer (the wheat harvest), Autumn (the hay with two glazes), and Winter (a windmill under the snow). These works, made by the Michel workshop, are inspired by the palette and style of the painter Puvis de Chavannes. Two other plates indicate the specialities of the bakery: "Crêces / Brioches au Butter" on Rue des Envierges, and "Viennoiserie / Pains spéciales" on Rue de la Mare.

The front was restored around 1986, preserving its glass paintings and architectural frame. In addition to its classification as historical monuments, the bakery benefits from the 20th century heritage label. This site illustrates the importance of artisanal shops in the Parisian urban heritage, combining utility and artistic aesthetics.

The Michel workshop, master of these decorations, marked the visual identity of the place. The medallions, surrounded by arabesque, reflect a period when Art Nouveau strongly influenced Parisian commercial architecture. The bakery remains today a testimony of this movement, while continuing its initial activity, thus perpetuating a link between heritage and daily life.

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