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The building of 10 rue Bachaumont, located in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, was built during the 1st quarter of the 20th century to house the Syndicat de la Charcuterie Française. In November 1901, a public limited company, Société immobilier de la Charcuterie française, was founded to acquire the land and erect this building dedicated to the profession. The works, led by architect Jules Michel and entrepreneur F. Salmon, were completed in August 1902, when the building was inaugurated in a large pump, attracting more than 2,000 visitors. Today, it still hosts institutions related to charcuterie, such as the Chamber of Commerce of the Charcutiers of Paris and its region.

The architecture of the building, although described as " banal" as a whole, is distinguished by some notable elements: a monumental arcade facade surmounted by a curvilinear balcony, as well as a staircase decorated with advertising plates and a stained glass window. These characteristics, coupled with his history of the artisanal world, give him an ethnological and picturesque interest. The building was partially protected by a registration order of 13 April 1987, covering the façade and stairwell, highlighting its heritage value despite its modest appearance.

Originally conceived as a trade union building, this place illustrates the importance of corporations and crafts in early 20th century Paris. After a period of occupation, the premises were reinvested by the profession, thus perpetuating their original vocation. The preservation of the original structures and their current use make this a rare testimony of the social and economic history of French charcuterie, rooted in the Parisian urban landscape.

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