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Origin and history

The building located at the 21 quai de l'Horloge, in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, is a historical monument dating from the first half of the 17th century. This building illustrates the Parisian civil architecture of this period, marked by a transition between Renaissance and classical styles. Its location on the banks of the Seine, near the Palais de Justice, makes it a witness to the urban planning and history of the French capital.

The façade of this building was listed as a Historic Monument by order of 13 February 1928, emphasizing its heritage importance. This protection reflects the desire to preserve the significant architectural elements of Paris, in a neighbourhood where the judicial and administrative history of France has been widely written. Although the available sources do not specify the details of its construction or its former occupants, its ranking reflects its historical and aesthetic value.

At the time of its construction, the 1st arrondissement of Paris was a key centre of the city, home to political, judicial and commercial institutions. The buildings of this period often served as residences for Parisian elites, while participating in the densification of the urban fabric. Their architecture reflected the social codes and aspirations of a changing society, between medieval tradition and emerging modernity.

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