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Origin and history

The building at 7 rue d'Anjou in Versailles is a historic monument whose facades on the streets of Anjou and the West, as well as the roof, were inscribed by ministerial decree on 7 October 1931. This building illustrates the city's urban architectural heritage, marked by early protection as part of the Historical Monuments, reflecting its importance in the early 20th century Versailles landscape.

The location of this building, between Rue d'Anjou and Rue de l'Occident, reveals an integration into a central area of Versailles, emblematic of the Yvelines and the Île-de-France region. Although the available sources do not specify its exact period of construction, its inscription in 1931 suggests a recognized heritage value from that time, probably related to its style or role in local history.

The current data do not allow us to accurately trace the history of this building, its possible owners or famous occupants, or the detailed reasons for its protection. However, its status as a Historic Monument makes it a silent witness to the urban evolution of Versailles, a city deeply marked by its royal heritage and its subsequent development as a residential and administrative hub.

The accuracy of its location is assessed as "passable" (note of 5/10), indicating a relative uncertainty as to the exact address, between 7 rue d'Anjou (official address) and 1 rue de l'Occident (GPS coordinates). This geographical ambiguity adds an intriguing dimension to its history, while emphasizing the importance of heritage databases such as Mérimée to document and preserve these buildings.

No information is available on public access to this building, whether it is for visits, room rental or accommodation. Its current use therefore remains unknown, although its protection suggests conservation for heritage purposes rather than functional. Sources are limited to platforms such as Monumentum and internal data, without further details on its history or architecture.

Versailles, a city known worldwide for its castle and royal history, also houses a less mediated but equally valuable heritage, like this building. These buildings, often discreet, contribute to the richness of the urban fabric and remind that the heritage is not limited to the great monuments, but also extends to the more modest constructions, bearing collective memory.

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