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Origin and history

The Cornette Hotel, also known as the Le Duc-Desnoues hotel, is an iconic mansion located in the Place des Victoires in Paris. This monument illustrates 17th century civil architecture, a period marked by the rise of aristocratic residences in the French capital. Its location, in the heart of the 2nd arrondissement, makes it a privileged witness to Parisian urban planning of the time.

The building was built at the end of the 17th century, specifically during the 4th quarter of this century, according to available sources. It is distinguished by its façade on the Place des Victoires, classified as historical monuments by order of 8 November 1962. This ranking also concerns the corresponding roof, stressing the heritage importance of this private hotel.

Located in 12 Place des Victoires, the Cornette Hotel is surrounded by other historic buildings, such as the Hotel Gigault de La Salle, and is part of a coherent architectural complex. The Place des Victoires, conceived during the reign of Louis XIV, reflects the prestige and power of the French monarchy, while the Hotel Cornette is a representative element of it. Its state of conservation and location make it a point of interest for the study of Parisian heritage.

Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its status as a historical monument and provide details of its precise location. The official address, 12 place des Victoires, corresponds to Insee code 75102, attached to the Île-de-France region. Although practical information about his visit is not explicitly mentioned, his classification makes him a protected and potentially accessible site within the framework of French cultural heritage.

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