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The building at 27 rue Quincampoix, in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, is a typical example of 18th-century civil architecture, specifically Louis XVI style. Its facade, which has been listed in the Historical Monuments since 1974, is distinguished by its five spans, characteristic of the mansions and bourgeois buildings of the period. The building illustrates the refinement of Parisian constructions under the Ancien Régime, where the balance of proportions and ornamental sobriety took a central place.

Inside, the staircase is a major heritage element, protected since 2002. Its wrought iron ramp, decorated with volutes and friezes of circles, reflects the know-how of 18th-century artisans. The bearings, paved with tomettes, recall the traditional materials used in the affluent houses of Paris. These architectural details bear witness to the importance attached to aesthetics and comfort in the urban dwellings of the elite under Louis XVI.

The location of the building in the historic Marais district reinforces its heritage interest. Quincampoix Street, known for its history of financial speculation in the 18th century (including the Law bubble), houses several buildings of this period. The partial inscription of the building — facade, roof and staircase — underlines the desire to preserve representative elements of pre-revolutionary Parisian urban planning, while adapting these spaces to contemporary uses.

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