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The building at the 53 quai de Bourbon, in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, dates from the 1st quarter of the 18th century. This building is distinguished by its painted ceilings, in particular those of the living room of the first floor to the right, protected by a decree of inscription of 27 June 1983 under the title of Historical Monuments. These decorative elements testify to the architectural and artistic refinement of the period, typical of Parisian mansions or bourgeois residences at the beginning of the Enlightenment.

The location of the building, on the quay of Bourbon, places the monument in a historic district of Paris, marked by an active urbanization in the 18th century. At that time, the Marais and its surroundings welcomed an affluent population whose residences reflected the taste for sumptuous interior decors. The painted ceilings, often commissioned by specialized artists, illustrated mythological, allegorical or stylized ornaments, serving both as a social marker and as a demonstration of culture.

Today, the building remains a testimony of this architectural heritage, although its access is restricted (no public information confirms an opening to the public). The accuracy of its location is assessed as fair (note 5/10), and available sources, such as the Merimée or Monumentum database, mainly document its protected elements. No mention is made of a specific sponsor or architect in the data consulted.

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