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Origin and history

The 'Beurre & œufs' cream shop was installed around 1930 in the 15th arrondissement of Paris, by the marbrier Guittard and decorator Rama. This trade is distinguished by a black and grey-white marble front, as well as a neat interior: marble countertop and shelves, surmounted by a ceiling decorated with glass painting depicting butterflies and swallows. This decor, both functional and artistic, reflects the attention paid to the aesthetics of Parisian shops in the inter-war period.

The store was protected as a Historic Monument by an order of 23 May 1984, specifically covering the front and interior decoration. After more than 60 years of activity, the cream factory closed its doors in 1997. Its architecture and interior design today bear witness to the artisanal know-how of the time, notably in marble and wall decoration, as well as the importance attached to the beautification of Parisian commercial spaces.

Located at 124 rue Saint-Charles, this cream shop also illustrates the evolution of mouth shops in Paris in the 20th century. Noble materials such as marble, combined with naturalist motifs (swallows, butterflies), were designed to attract customers concerned with quality and refinement. These elements make it a remarkable example of the Parisian commercial heritage, preserved despite the disappearance of its original use.

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