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The building located in 4 Place des Vosges in the 4th arrondissement of Paris is an architectural testimony of the 17th and 18th centuries. Its construction dates back to the first quarter of the 17th century for the main structure, while its interior decorations, including a living room on the first floor, date from the 18th century. The building is distinguished by its facade on the square, its arched vaulted gallery (including the floor and door vantals), as well as its roofs, all protected by a classification under the title of Historical Monuments since 16 August 1955.

The wrought iron staircase and the decoration of an 18th-century living room are the subject of an inscription by the same decree of 1955. These elements illustrate the evolution of styles between 17th-century classicism and 18th-century rock or neoclassical refinement. The Place des Vosges, former Royal Square, was a prestigious place where nobility and affluent bourgeoisie resided, which explains the quality of the decorations and the attention paid to their preservation.

The location of the building is documented with an accuracy deemed "passable" (note 5/10), with its official address corresponding to GPS coordinates. No information is available on its current accessibility (visits, rental, accommodation), but its status as a Historic Monument makes it a major heritage element of the Marais, an emblematic district of Paris.

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