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The buildings at 40, 42 and 44 rue de Provence, in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, date from the 2nd quarter of the 19th century. They are representative of the urban architecture of Paris during this period, marked by a real estate expansion and a standardization of facades. Their style reflects the Haussmannian transformations, although they slightly precede the great works of Baron Haussmann, with characteristic elements such as wrought iron balconies and regular alignments of windows.

These buildings were partially protected under the Historic Monuments by an order of 30 December 1977, specifically covering their facades and roofs on the street. This protection reflects their heritage value, particularly for their contribution to the architectural homogeneity of the neighbourhood. Their identified supervisor, Victor Bartomieux, although little documented in the available sources, supervised their construction, registering in the modernization movement of Paris under the July monarchy.

The location of these buildings in a dynamic central district reflects the growing importance of this sector in the 19th century. At the time, the 9th arrondissement was a residence popular with the rising bourgeoisie, attracted by the theatres, cafes and shops that developed there. These buildings, although discreet, illustrate the link between urbanization, social status and beautification of the capital under the influence of the economic and political elites of the time.

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