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Origin and history

The former Brodeurs et des Coffretiers office is a historic monument located at 271 rue Saint-Denis, in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris. Built in the 18th century, it bears witness to the flourishing artisanal and commercial activity of that time in the capital. Its architecture reflects the civil aesthetic codes of this century, with particular attention to facades, typical of Parisian urban buildings.

The building was partially protected by an inscription under the Historic Monuments in 1974, specifically covering its facade and roof on street. This official recognition underlines its heritage interest, although the information available on its detailed history or specific uses remains limited. The location, noted as "passable" in the databases, indicates a confirmed address but without optimal geographic accuracy.

At the time of its construction, the 2nd arrondissement of Paris was a dynamic neighborhood, marked by the presence of corporations and artisan workshops. Brodours and boxes, often organized into professional communities, played an important economic role. This type of building could serve as a meeting place, a control of activities or a representation for these trades, reflecting the social and economic organization of the Old Regime.

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