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The real estate complex of the 5 Cité de la Roquette, located in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, is a remarkable example of the flamboyant neo-Gothic architecture of the late 19th century. Built in 1891 by architect L. Péchard for J. Louault, it consists of a master house and cabinetmaking workshops, originally rented to cabinetmaker Dugast before 1918. This monument illustrates the mixture between bourgeois habitat and artisanal activity, typical of this industrial period.

The facades and roofs of the whole, as well as the master house and workshops, were inscribed in the Historical Monuments by order of 3 August 1993. This ranking highlights the architectural quality of the site, including its neo-Gothic style, and its importance in the Parisian industrial heritage. Localization, although noted as mediocre (precision 5/10), remains a testament to the urban planning of the 11th arrondissement at that time.

The housing complex reflects the social and economic dynamics of the late 19th century in Paris, where artisans and bourgeois lived in shared spaces. The cabinetmaking workshops, in particular, recall the importance of the wood trades in the capital, then in full industrial expansion. Today, this monument offers an overview of this hybrid heritage, both residential and artisanal.

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