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Hôtel Pottier de Blancmesnil is a building located at 9 rue Saint-Merri, in the 4th arrondissement of Paris. This monument is classified as a Historical Monument, with a specific protection for its facade on street, inscribed by ministerial decree on August 11, 1964. Today, it belongs to a private company, which limits its access to the public.

The location of the hotel is specified in the Mérimée base, with a confirmed address and GPS coordinates corresponding to Rue Saint-Merri. Although the accuracy of its location is considered poor (note 5/10), it remains identifiable thanks to sources such as Monumentum. No additional information is available on its history, occupants or original use.

The architecture of this mansion probably reflects the codes of Parisian aristocratic or bourgeois residences, typical of central districts. These buildings often served as places of social representation, combining residential functions and receptions. Their preservation makes it possible to understand the urban evolution and lifestyles of elites under the Ancien Régime or in the 19th century, depending on the period of construction.

The protection of the facade in 1964 underlines the heritage importance of this architectural element, often characteristic of Parisian private hotels. These facades, with their ornaments and proportions, bear witness to the know-how of artisans and stylistic influences of their time. Their conservation contributes to the collective memory of the city, despite the lack of data on their detailed history.

The lack of information on construction periods or associated characters makes it difficult for an in-depth historical analysis. However, its status as a Historical Monument and its location in a borough rich in heritage (such as the neighbouring Marais) suggest a past linked to the social and urban history of Paris. Private hotels played a key role in structuring neighbourhoods and networks of influence.

Today, the Hotel Pottier de Blancmesnil, like many private monuments, raises the question of access to heritage. Its property by a private company and the absence of references to current visits or uses (rents, guest rooms) reflect the challenges of preserving and valuing historic buildings in dense urban areas.

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