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Origin and history

This anonymous building, built in the late eighteenth century, is one of the few buildings on Louvois Street to have escaped demolitions. Its original architecture, sober, was transformed during an elevation and redecoration during the first half of the 19th century. Interior elements such as fireplaces, cornices, roses and parquet floors date back to this later period, reflecting the decorative tastes of the 19th century.

Located on the edge of the Louvois square, this building illustrates the urban evolution of Paris between two hinged epochs. Its inscription as Historic Monument in 1992 (Decree of February 20) highlights its heritage value, especially for its preserved interior decorations. The exact address, 4 rue Louvois, corresponds to the land register AF 92, confirming its anchoring in the historical fabric of the 2nd arrondissement.

Available sources, such as the Merimée and Monumentum database, indicate that its location is considered "a priori satisfactory" (note 6/10), although GPS coordinates and postal address coincide. No information is provided on its current accessibility (visits, rental) or its contemporary use, but its protected status makes it a silent witness to the Parisian transformations between Ancien Régime and industrial revolution.

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