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The building located at 15 Place Royale and 1 rue Ceres in Reims is an iconic 18th century building. It embodies the civil architecture of this period, marked by a search for elegance and symmetry, typical of urban constructions under the Old Regime. Its location on Place Royale, a major urban area of the city, highlights its importance in the remois landscape.

Ranked a Historic Monument by order of 29 January 1954, this building is distinguished by the protection of its facades and roofs, including its return to street. This classification reflects its heritage value, both for its architectural style and for its integration into the urban history of Reims. The accuracy of its location, noted as "passable" (level 5/10), indicates an approximate knowledge of its exact location, between the Merimée data and GPS coordinates.

In modern times, such buildings often served as residences for local elites or bourgeois, reflecting the economic and social dynamism of Reims. The city, then prosperous thanks to the wine and linen trade, saw the development of a refined residential architecture. These buildings also played a role in the structuring of public spaces, such as Place Royale, a place for gathering and representing royal or municipal power.

Available sources, including Monumentum, confirm its status as a protected monument but do not provide details of its historical occupants or precise uses. The lack of information about an opening to the public or current services (visits, rentals) limits the knowledge of its contemporary accessibility. His interest lies in his architecture and his inscription in the urban history of Reims.

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