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Origin and history

The building, located at 6 rue des Orfèvres, in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, is a 17th-century building. It is representative of the Parisian civil architecture of this period, marked by sober facades and sloping roofs typical of the classical period. Although little documented in the available sources, its listing in the Inventory of Historic Monuments in 1974 bears witness to its heritage value, particularly for its preserved exterior elements (facade and roof).

The 17th century in Paris is a period of major urban transformation, driven by Bourbon kings and major Haussmannian works before the hour. The buildings of this time, often constructed of stone, reflect the evolution of architectural norms and the emergence of an easy bourgeoisie. This type of building, located in a central district like the Orfèvres, could house artisans, merchants or nobles, thus participating in the economic and social life of the capital.

The partial inscription of the building (facade and roof) suggests a desire to preserve the visible traces of this past, without documenting its interior history or its occupants.

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