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The building at 52 rue de l'Arbre-Sec, in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, dates from the first quarter of the 18th century. This building illustrates the civil architecture of this period, marked by a sober and elegant style, typical of mansions and bourgeois buildings built during the reign of Louis XIV and at the beginning of that of Louis XV. Its inscription in the inventory of Historic Monuments in 1925 specifically concerns its facade, highlighting its heritage and aesthetic interest.

The location of this building, in a central district of Paris, reflects the increasing urbanization of the capital in the 18th century. At that time, the 1st arrondissement, close to the royal power and institutions, attracted an affluent population whose residences helped shape the Parisian architectural landscape. The buildings of this period often served as housing for nobles, bourgeois or merchants, while sometimes sheltering commercial activities on the ground floor.

The protection of the facade by decree of 12 February 1925 is part of a broader desire to preserve the French architectural heritage. This measure, taken at the beginning of the twentieth century, coincides with a collective awareness of the need to safeguard the material testimonies of past centuries. Today, this building remains a representative example of the 18th century heritage in the historic heart of Paris.

No additional information is available on historical occupants, architects or specific events related to this building. Sources are limited to administrative data and the mention of its protection, without details of its past use or possible internal transformations.

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