Construction XVIIe siècle (≈ 1750)
Estimated construction period for the house.
24 mars 1925
Inscription of the door
Inscription of the door 24 mars 1925 (≈ 1925)
Protection under Historic Monuments.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Origin and history
The house at 8 rue de Braque in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris is a monument built in the 17th century. This building is distinguished by its street door, the only protected element, which was the subject of an inscription under the title of Historical Monuments by order of 24 March 1925. This official recognition underscores the heritage value of this architectural element, typical of the Parisian dwellings of that time.
The 17th century marked a period of urban and architectural transformation in Paris, with the emergence of the mansion and bourgeois houses. The street of Braque, located in the Marais, a growing area, reflects this dynamic. The facades and doors of this era often bear witness to remarkable craftsmanship, combining functionality and aesthetics. Although information about the occupants or the precise use of this house is missing from the available sources, its partial registration attests to its importance in the local heritage.
Available data, including data from the Merimée database and Monumentum, indicate that the location of this monument is considered "passable" (note 5/10), which may indicate minor uncertainties about its exact location. No information is provided on its accessibility to the public, whether it be visits, rentals or accommodation. The associated photograph, under Creative Commons license, is attributed to Oderik, but no additional details on the history or transformations of the building are mentioned in the sources consulted.