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The Hotel Genou de Guiberville is a mansion emblematic of the Parisian architecture of the early seventeenth century. Located on the Place des Vosges, in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, it embodies the classic style of private hotels of this time. Its location, between the King's Pavilion and the hotel of 4 Place des Vosges, underlines its importance in the town planning of the square, conceived under Henry IV.

The building was partially classified as historic monuments in 1955, a recognition that specifically protects its facade on the square, its arched gallery (including the ground), as well as the roofs on both sides of the main building. These architectural elements reflect the characteristics of hotels built during the first half of the 17th century, a period marked by urban and artistic renewal in Paris.

The Place des Vosges, on which the hotel overlooks, is one of the oldest planned squares in the capital. Originally called Place Royale, it was a prestigious place where nobility and affluent bourgeoisie resided. The hotel Genou de Guiberville, by its location and architecture, is part of this historical context, reflecting the lifestyle and aesthetic aspirations of the Parisian elite of the time.

Today, the hotel is listed among the historical monuments of the 4th arrondissement, alongside other remarkable buildings. Although the sources do not specify its current use (visit, rental, private residence), its classification guarantees the preservation of its most significant elements, thus ensuring the transmission of this heritage to future generations.

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