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Origin and history

The building located at 2bis Place des Vosges in the 4th arrondissement of Paris is an emblematic 17th-century building. This building is part of the architectural complex of Place des Vosges, the capital's first royal square, designed under Henry IV at the beginning of the century. Its architecture reflects the nascent classical style, with a harmonious facade and arched gallery, typical of the mansions of the time.

The protection of this monument was formalized by a classification order dated 16 November 1956. This decree specifically concerns the facade overlooking the square, the arched gallery (including its floor), as well as the two roof slopes of the main building. These protected elements testify to the heritage importance of the building, both for its architecture and for its integration into the historical complex of Place des Vosges.

The precise address of the building, as recorded in the Mérimée base, is the 2bis Place des Vosges, with a secondary entrance at 16 rue de Birague. This location in the Marais, a preserved area rich in history, reinforces its heritage interest. The accuracy of its geographical location is estimated as fair (level 5/10), which can be explained by the specificities of the addresses in this neighborhood with narrow streets and complex urban planning.

Unlike other Parisian monuments, this building does not seem open to the public for regular visits, room rentals or tourist accommodation such as guest rooms. Its current use is not specified in the available sources, but its protection under the Historical Monuments guarantees the conservation of its most remarkable architectural elements.

The Place des Vosges, of which this building is part, is a place full of history, having welcomed in the seventeenth century an easy population, often linked to the nobility or the rising bourgeoisie. Private hotels bordering it were designed to reflect the social status of their owners, with uniform facades but often sumptuous interiors. This historical context provides a better understanding of the importance of preserving such buildings.

Available sources, including the Monumentum database and Merimée data, provide technical and administrative information about the monument, but little details about its specific history or past occupants. This gap is common for classified private buildings, whose heritage value lies more in their architecture than in specific historic events that would have occurred there.

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