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The building located at 127 rue Saint-Denis (or 6 rue du Cygne) in the 1st arrondissement of Paris dates from the end of the 18th century, although its official period of construction was associated with the 19th century. Its most emblematic element is a ceramic sign added at the end of the 19th century, representative of the Parisian crafts and trade of the time. This sign, worn by two wooden consoles, is a swan swimming among water iris, a symbol probably linked to activity or the name of an old business.

The sign, called Au Beau Cygne, was registered in the Historical Monuments by order of May 23, 1984, emphasizing its heritage value. No specific information was found about her sponsor, her craftsman or the detailed history of the trade she reported. The building itself, typical of Haussmannian or pre-Hhaussmannian urban planning, illustrates the architectural evolution of the central district of Paris, marked by trade and crafts.

The location of the building, at the crossroads of Rue Saint-Denis and Rue du Cygne, places this heritage in a major historical area of Paris, known for its commercial activities since the Middle Ages. The accuracy of its geographical location is estimated to be poor (note 5/10), possibly reflecting uncertainties about its exact address or subsequent urban changes. Available sources (Monumentum, Merimée base) do not provide additional details on its past or current use.

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