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The Maison Courmont, located at 28 rue de Liège in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, is an emblematic monument of the 19th century. This building, whose facades and roofs on street and courtyard, including the covered passage, were protected by a registration order in 1984, illustrates the Parisian residential architecture of that time. Its state of conservation and style reflect the urban trends of Paris under the Second Empire and the Third Republic, periods marked by a profound transformation of the city under the impetus of Baron Haussmann.

The location of the Maison Courmont, in a central and dynamic district of Paris, suggests its integration into an urban fabric that was in full change in the 19th century. At that time, the 8th arrondissement, then under development, attracted an easy bourgeoisie and flourishing commercial activities. The covered passages, characteristic of the Parisian architecture of this period, often served as places of traffic and commerce, while providing shelter for pedestrians. These architectural elements testify to the adaptation of buildings to the social and economic needs of the time.

Ranked a Historic Monument in 1984, the Courmont House enjoys protection that highlights its heritage interest. The facades and roofs, as well as the covered passage, are remarkable elements that justify this inscription. The accuracy of its location, assessed as "a priori satisfactory", allows us to situate this monument in an urban environment still marked by its history. Today, although the information on its accessibility (visits, rental) is not specified, its status as a Historic Monument makes it a privileged witness to the architectural heritage of Paris.

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