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The barracks of the Republican Guard, located at 10 rue de Tournon in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, is a building built in the 18th century. This building, whose street façade has been listed as a Historic Monument since a decree of 27 March 1926, reflects the military architecture of its time. Its precise location, noted as "a priori satisfactory" (level 7/10), makes it a point of interest in the historic district of Saint-Germain-des-Prés.

The barracks belong to the commune of Paris and is part of the real estate heritage of the city. Although available sources (Monumentum, Merimée base) do not specify its current use in detail, its status as a protected monument underscores its historical importance. The exact address, confirmed by GPS coordinates, corresponds to 31 rue de Tournon, in an area marked by a high concentration of heritage buildings.

The 18th century, the period of construction of the barracks, corresponds to an era of major urban transformations in Paris, under the influence of the Enlightenment and royal reforms. Barracks, like the Republican Guard, played a key role in the military organization and security of the capital. Their architecture, often sober and functional, integrated into the urban fabric while affirming public authority.

Today, the barracks remain a testimony of this past, although its access to the public (visits, rentals) is not explicitly documented in available sources. Its inscription in the title of Historical Monuments, however, guarantees the preservation of its most remarkable architectural elements, such as the facade on street.

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