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The building or hotel of Bernis, located at 28 Place Saint-Georges in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, dates from the 2nd quarter of the 19th century. This building, classified as Historic Monument, illustrates the bourgeois residential architecture of this period, marked by a search for elegance and symmetry in urban facades. Its inscription in the inventory of Historical Monuments in 1977 specifically concerns the facade, roof, vestibule and stairway, emblematic elements of its style.

The location of the Bernis hotel, in a growing area in the 19th century, reflects the growing urbanization of Paris under the July monarchy and the Second Empire. At that time, private hotels and luxury buildings were increasing in order to welcome a rising bourgeoisie, attracted by the new Haussmannian axes and wooded squares like Saint-Georges. These constructions often combine neoclassical influences with more eclectic decorations, typical of architectural historicism of the century.

The architect or contractor identified for this project is Edmond Renaud, whose name is associated with the construction of the building. Although little detailed information is available on original sponsors or occupants, the partial inscription of the monument in 1977 highlights its heritage interest, particularly for its interior spaces such as the vestibule and stairwell, often designed to impress visitors. The accuracy of its location, assessed as "passable" (note 5/10), indicates that its exact location remains to be refined despite the available data.

Today, the Bernis hotel does not seem open to the public for regular visits, room rental or guest rooms, according to the sources consulted. Its state of conservation and current uses are not specified, but its status as a Historic Monument guarantees protection against major changes. The photographs available, such as that of Mossot under Creative Commons license, however, allow us to appreciate its exterior architectural features.

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