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The building, located at 31 rue de la Ferronnerie, in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, features a 17th-century masterpiece, but its façade was completely renovated in the 19th century. This remodeling has preserved ancient elements, including wrought iron balconies, typical of Parisian architecture of the previous centuries. The building is distinguished by a wooden sculpted sign, located on the 1st floor, representing a Renamed framed with ropes and sea knots, evoking an old rope trade.

Ensign, entitled In the Renomée, dating back to the First Empire (1804-1815) and is a rare testimony of the commercial signs of that time. It is listed, with the facade on street, in the inventory of Historical Monuments since May 23, 1984. This classification highlights the heritage value of these elements, combining architectural heritage and memory of Parisian artisanal activities of the early 19th century.

The location of the building, in a historic district of Paris, reflects the urban and commercial evolution of the capital. The Rue de la Ferronnerie, close to the Halles, was a dynamic place where artisans and merchants concentrated, as evidenced by the symbolic details of the sign, linked to the work of the ropes and the navy. Today, the building offers a concrete example of architectural transformations and traces of lost jobs in the Parisian landscape.

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