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The building located at 160-162 rue Saint-Martin, in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris, is a monument listed in the inventory of Historical Monuments. Its protection specifically concerns the facade and roof on street, according to a decree dated 12 April 1974. This ranking reflects the heritage interest of its architecture, typical of the Parisian building.

The location of this building, in a central district of Paris, suggests integration into a dense and historic urban fabric. Buildings of this type, often built between the 17th and 19th centuries, served both as dwellings and as places of commercial or artisanal activity. Their preservation allows us to understand the architectural and social evolution of the French capital, especially in boroughs like the 3rd, marked by a rich and varied heritage.

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