Origin and history

The building located at numbers 6 to 10 of the Rue de la Cavalerie in the 15th arrondissement of Paris is a monument whose data are still limited. No information on its construction period, its architect or its specific history is currently available in internal sources. Paris' 15th arrondissement buildings, often built or renovated between the 19th and 20th centuries, reflect the gradual urbanization of the capital.

This type of building, typical of the Haussmannian or post-Hhaussmannian architecture, was mainly used to house an expanding population, marked by industrialization and the influx of workers to Paris. Their social role was central, sheltering families, artisans or local businesses, while participating in the structuring of residential areas.