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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The building located at the 23rd quai de l'Horloge in the 1st arrondissement of Paris is a historic monument built in the first half of the 17th century. This building illustrates the civil architecture of this period, marked by a transition between Renaissance and classical styles. Its facades and roofs, protected by a decree of 20 September 1950, reflect the aesthetic techniques and tastes of the time, although the precise details of its design or its sponsors are not mentioned in the available sources.

At that time, Paris experienced a major urban boom under the impetus of the kings of France, including Henry IV and Louis XIII. The buildings of this period, often constructed of stone, are part of a context of modernization of the city, with the emergence of royal squares and residential districts for the aristocracy and the bourgeoisie. These buildings play a central role in the social and economic life of the capital, sheltering both housing, shops and workshops.

The location of this building, close to Place Dauphine, suggests integration into a prestigious neighbourhood, marked by the influence of royal power. The Place Dauphine, created at the beginning of the seventeenth century, is an emblematic example of the planned urban planning of the time, with its half-timbered houses and harmonized facades. Although the sources do not specify the exact link between this building and the major urban projects of the time, its protection as historical monuments underscores its heritage importance in the Parisian landscape.

The accuracy of the location of this monument is considered fair (note of 5/10), which may indicate uncertainties about its exact location or boundaries. The photographs available, such as that of Zoya Bragina licensed under Creative Commons, help document her current appearance, but the detailed archives of her history remain limited in the sources consulted.

No information is available on the current use of the building, whether it is a public opening, room rental or other function. The data focus mainly on its architectural characteristics and heritage protection, without mentioning any anecdotes or specific historical events related to this building.

The mentioned sources, including Monumentum and internal data, confirm its status as a historical monument, but do not provide any additional details on the artisans, owners or major transformations it might have undergone over the centuries. This lack of information limits the understanding of its evolution and its precise role in Parisian history.

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