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The building at 12 rue des Lombards in the 4th arrondissement of Paris is a monument dating back to the 16th and 18th centuries. Its facades and roofs on street were inscribed under the title of Historic Monuments by order of 12 April 1974, stressing its heritage importance. Although the precise architectural details are not described in the available sources, this official protection reflects its historical and aesthetic value in the Parisian urban landscape.

The location of this building, in the medieval Marais district, reflects the architectural evolution of Paris between the Renaissance and the Enlightenment. At that time, the 4th arrondissement was a dynamic centre for trade and crafts, where the buildings served as housing, workshops and trading venues. The protected facades probably illustrate the characteristic styles of these periods, mixing Renaissance decorative elements and 18th century sobriety.

Available sources, including the Merimée and Monumentum base, indicate an approximate location between rue des Lombards and rue Saint-Merri, with a map accuracy considered "passable" (note 5/10). This impreciseness could be explained by urban changes or historical geolocation errors. No information is provided on any owners, architects or famous occupants of the building or on its current use (visit, rental, etc.).

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