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The cream shop at 10 rue Lecourbe, in the 15th arrondissement of Paris, was built in the 1920s or 1930s. It illustrates the commercial architecture of the inter-war period, with a sober and symmetrical front, marked by a large glass opening supported by a fine metal carpentry. The base and upper band, in black marble, highlight the inscription "Butter Eggs", typical of the functional signs of the time. The interior, entirely covered in marble, reflects the concern for hygiene and elegance of the food shops of this period.

Classified Historic Monument by order of 23 May 1984, this cream shop is protected for its front and interior decoration. These elements testify to the evolution of Parisian commercial practices in the 20th century, where Art Deco aesthetics blend with the practical requirements of small neighbourhood shops. The approximate location, reported at the passage of the Charbonniers, suggests a possible geolocation error, the Merimée base clearly indicating the address of 10 Lecourbe Street.

The monument is part of the industrial and artisanal heritage of Paris, where the cream shops played a central role in the daily supply of the inhabitants. These businesses, often family businesses, were places of sociability and transmission of know-how, as evidenced by the exceptional preservation of this brand. The Creative Commons license of the associated photo (credit: Zoya) allows a wide dissemination of this heritage, although its location accuracy is considered poor (note of 5/10).

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