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Origin and history

The building located at 23 rue Chauchat and 42 rue Lafayette, in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, is an emblematic building of the 3rd quarter of the 19th century. It illustrates the Haussmannian architecture and urban transformations of Paris under the Second Empire, a period marked by a rapid modernization of the capital. Its facades and roofs, protected by a decree of inscription of 30 December 1977, bear witness to this preserved architectural heritage.

The architect Eugène Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc, known for his restorations of medieval monuments and his contributions to neo-Gothic architecture, is associated with this building. Although his name is mainly related to religious or public buildings, his participation in this residential project highlights the diversity of his work. The exact address, confirmed by the Mérimée base, places the building in a neighbourhood that was changing at the time, between tradition and urban innovation.

The location of the building, noted as "passible" (level 5/10) in available sources, reflects the challenges of accuracy of historical geographic data. Creative Commons licensed photographs, such as MOSSOT's, are used to visualize this architectural heritage. Finally, the absence of information on its current use (visit, rental) leaves a mystery about its contemporary vocation, between frozen heritage and reinvestment potential.

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