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The Hôtel du Docteur Coste is a private hotel built in the second half of the eighteenth century, located at 42 rue du Cherche-Midi in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. This monument illustrates the Parisian civil architecture of this period, marked by the elegance of facades and the artisanal work of interior elements, such as wrought iron ramps. Its progressive inscription in the title of Historic Monuments bears witness to its heritage value: the facade was protected in 1928, followed by the roof slope, entrance and stairwell in 1964.

The location of the hotel, in a central district of Paris, reflects the prestige associated with this type of residence under the Ancien Régime. Private hotels served as homes for the aristocracy or the affluent bourgeoisie, often accompanied by inner courtyards and neat decors. Although the records mentioned do not specify the identity of Doctor Coste, the name of the monument suggests a connection with a notable owner or occupant, potentially linked to the medical or scientific milieu of the eighteenth century.

The successive protections (1928 and 1964) underline the importance attached to the preservation of characteristic external and interior elements. The street façade, the roof slope, the entrance, and especially the stairwell with its wrought iron ramp are cited as remarkable components. These architectural details, typical of the eighteenth century, offer an overview of the techniques and aesthetic taste of the era, where wrought iron was widely used for guardrails and ornaments.

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