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The building located at 15 rue d'Aboukir, in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, is an iconic 18th century building. Ranked as a Historic Monument, it is distinguished by protected elements such as its door on street, its door on courtyard and its staircase ramp, witnesses to the Parisian residential architecture of that time. These details, preserved since their construction, illustrate the craftsmanship and aesthetic codes of the Enlightenment century.

The official protection of these elements by order of 22 December 1927 underlines their heritage value. Although the exact address is documented in the Merimée database and approximate GPS coordinates are available, the accuracy of its location remains considered poor (note 5/10). This partial ranking reflects a desire for targeted conservation, typical of the heritage policies of the inter-war period in France.

No information is provided on the current use of the building (visit, rental, etc.), or on its detailed history or any historical occupants. Available sources, such as Monumentum, are limited to architectural and administrative data, without anecdote or specific social context. The Creative Commons license associated with Rémi Mathis' photo allows for a free distribution of his image, contributing to his cultural visibility.

In 18th-century Paris, such buildings often housed a rising bourgeoisie or wealthy artisans, reflecting the social diversification of the capital. Their construction met growing needs for urban housing, marking the Parisian landscape with sober but elegant facades. These buildings, now protected, offer an overview of the daily life and social hierarchies of the Old Regime.

The street of Aboukir, opened in 1799, derives its name from the battle of Aboukir (1798), but the building itself precedes this event. Its ranking in 1927 is part of a period of rediscovery of the Parisian heritage, then threatened by urban transformation. The protected elements — doors and ramps — are characteristic of private hotels or report buildings, where attention paid to traffic spaces (stairs, entrances) revealed the status of residents.

The lack of details about owners or subsequent changes limits the understanding of its evolution. However, its partial preservation allows us to study the construction techniques and materials used in the 18th century, such as wood carved for ramps or stone cut for door frames. These material remains are essential for architectural historians and heritage curators.

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