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Origin and history

The building located at 16 Place Dauphine and 29 quai de l'Horloge, in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, is a historical monument whose facades were inscribed by ministerial decree in 1925. This building is part of the emblematic architectural landscape of Place Dauphine, created in the early seventeenth century under Henry IV, although its exact construction and detailed history are not specified in the available sources. Its location, close to the Palais de Justice and the Conciergerie, makes it a witness to the urban transformations of this central district of Paris.

The protection of its facades in 1925 underscores its heritage interest, reflecting the preservation criteria of the early twentieth century in France. At that time, civil monuments and old buildings were beginning to be recognized for their historical and aesthetic value, marking a turning point in heritage conservation policy. The Place Dauphine, with its buildings with homogeneous architecture, embodies the urban heritage of Paris, between royal history and republican modernity.

The buildings in this area, often linked to legal or commercial activities, also illustrate the evolution of usage in the historic heart of the city.

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