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The building located at 35 rue Saint-Louis-en-l'Île and 21 rue des Deux-Ponts, in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, dates from the first half of the 17th century. This building illustrates the civil architecture of this period, marked by a transition between Renaissance and classical styles. Its facades and roofs, listed in the inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 5 October 1988, testify to the heritage importance of this emblematic district of Saint Louis Island.

The location of this building, at the corner of two historic streets, reflects the typical urbanism of Paris under the Ancien Régime. At that time, Île Saint-Louis was a place of residence popular with the nobility and bourgeoisie, attracted by its peaceful setting and proximity to the royal power. The constructions of this period often mixed residential and craft functions, contributing to the economic and social life of the neighbourhood.

The partial protection of the building in 1988 underscores its architectural and historical value. The protected elements, including facades and roofs on streets, are representative of 17th century building techniques and aesthetic cannons. This ranking preserves a tangible fragment of Paris before the major Haussmannian upheavals, offering a material testimony of urban life under Louis XIII and Louis XIV.

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