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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The house located at 49 rue Meslay in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris is an 18th-century building. It is distinguished by its bas-reliefs of facade, which led to its classification as Historic Monument. These architectural elements, remarkable for their style and artistic quality, were protected by a registration order on March 17, 1925.

The location of this monument, in the Marais district, reflects the typical urban planning of Paris in the Enlightenment century. At that time, bourgeois houses and private hotels multiplied, often decorated with carved decorations to display the social status of their owners. The bas-reliefs, a frequent decorative element, served as much to embellish as to mark membership in a cultivated elite.

The information available on this monument remains limited, particularly regarding its detailed history or its occupants. However, its listing as Historic Monuments underscores its heritage importance. The accuracy of its location is assessed as poor (note 5/10), which may indicate uncertainties about its exact location or subsequent urban changes.

The house does not appear open to the public for regular visits, and no mention is made of current use as a reception or accommodation. The sources focus on its architectural value, in particular its bas-reliefs, which constitute the main protected and studied element.

The Insee code of the commune (75103) confirms its anchoring in Paris, in the Île-de-France region. This administrative classification allows us to situate the monument in a broader geographical and historical context, that of a capital in the midst of urban and social transformation in the 18th century.

Finally, the data come mainly from the Merimée database and Monumentum, which list the Historical Monuments in France. These sources provide a technical and administrative description, but few anecdotes or details about the daily life associated with this building.

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