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Origin and history

The horse slaughter called Hippo-Moderne, installed around 1930 at 69 rue du Bac in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, is distinguished by its Art Deco facade entirely made of marbles of various colours. This business specializing in horse meat, which has now disappeared in its original function, illustrates the aesthetic audacity of the Parisian signboards of the inter-war period, mixing architectural modernity and utility use.

Classified as Historic Monuments by order of 23 May 1984 for its front, this butcher shop embodies a rare commercial heritage. Its protection concerns only external elements, witness to craftsmanship and an iconic artistic style from the 1920s to 1930s. The exact location, confirmed by the Mérimée and IInsee bases, places the building in a central district of Paris, marked by a dense urban history.

Available sources, including Monumentum, highlight the heritage value of this place, now potentially accessible to the visit although its current use is not specified. The address, 69 rue du Bac, corresponds to both official archives and GPS coordinates, with an estimated passable geographical accuracy (note 5/10). There is no information on any tourist facilities such as guest rooms or space rentals.

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