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The building, located at 42 rue Quincampoix in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, is a 17th and 18th century building. Its construction is part of a period of major architectural transformation for the capital, marked by the emergence of private hotels and related buildings. Although the details of its first occupants or sponsors remain unknown, its style reflects the aesthetic codes of the era, blending classicism and Baroque ornaments.

Ranked a Historical Monument, this building has been partially protected since April 12, 1974, specifically covering its façade and roof on street. This heritage recognition highlights its architectural and historical interest in the Quincampoix district, known for its medieval past and its role in Parisian commerce. The location, noted as "passable" (level 5/10) in the databases, indicates an approximation in the GPS coordinates, without altering its clear identification at that address.

The Marais district, where the building is located, was in modern times a place of residence popular with the nobility and rising bourgeoisie. The buildings of this period were often used as housing but also as places for artisanal or commercial activities, reflecting the social and functional mix of the streets of Paris. The absence of references to specific characters or events related to this building in the available sources limits the knowledge of its individual history, but its inscription in the title of the Historical Monuments makes it a tangible witness to the urban evolution of Paris.

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