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Origin and history

The buildings at 54 and 56 rue de Provence, in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, date from the second half of the 19th century. This period corresponds to the height of the urban transformations carried out under the Second Empire, marked by the emergence of a characteristic architectural style, often associated with Baron Haussmann. These buildings reflect the rapid urbanisation of Paris, with lined facades and zinc roofs typical of the time.

Classified as a Historic Monument, these buildings have been granted special protection since a decree of 30 December 1977, covering their facades and roofs overlooking the street and the avenue. Their location, in a central and dynamic neighborhood, makes them witnesses to the social and economic evolution of Paris in the 19th century. At that time, the 9th arrondissement, in full expansion, attracted an affluent bourgeoisie, favouring the construction of cossus-related buildings.

The accuracy of their geographic location is estimated as "passible" (note 5/10), based on available data. Their official address, registered in the Mérimée base, confirms their anchoring in the Parisian landscape, between the big boulevards and residential streets. No information is provided on their current accessibility, including visits, rentals or accommodation.

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