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Origin and history

The building located at 68 rue Quincampoix, in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris, is an iconic 18th century building. Ranked a Historical Monument, it illustrates the civil architecture of this period, with a facade and a roof on street protected by ministerial decree of 12 April 1974. Its inscription reflects the desire to preserve the Parisian heritage of the Ancien Régime, marked by sober lines and balanced proportions.

The location of this building, in the historic Marais district, reflects the dense urbanization and economic dynamism of Paris in the 18th century. At that time, streets like Quincampoix were places of commerce and craft, attracting a bourgeois and merchant population. The buildings of this period served both housing, workshops and shops, playing a central role in everyday life.

Available data from the Merimée database and Monumentum indicate that the exact address is 68 Quincampoix Street, although GPS coordinates suggest an approximation to 72. This disparity underscores the challenges of historical location in a narrow-street neighbourhood and sometimes modified route. No information is provided on the owners, architects or famous occupants of the building or on its current use (visit, rental, etc.).

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