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Origin and history

The building at 16 rue de Poissy in Saint-Germain-en-Laye was built in 1897 by the communal architect Léon Carle. From its very beginning, the ground floor was home to a cheese factory, whose shop still retains its period decor. The facade adopts a marked symmetry, with a central door framed by two large glass panels, reflecting the commercial aesthetics of the late nineteenth century.

Inside, the walls are covered with coloured marbles and light stucco, while the white ceramic ceiling is decorated with floral motifs. The furniture, made of veined white marble, includes shelves, work displays and a counter leading to a finely worked wooden case, topped by a clock. The mechanical caisse, dated 1900, is still functional, illustrating the rarity of this type of signs kept outside Paris.

The building was partially protected by an order of 26 April 1999, covering the shop, its interior decoration, its front and the cochère door. This heritage bears witness to the commercial craftsmanship and urban architecture of the Belle Époque, preserved despite the transformations of the city. Approximate location and limited cartographic accuracy (level 5/10) highlight the challenges of its accurate documentation.

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