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Origin and history

The building located at 98 rue Saint-Martin in the 4th arrondissement of Paris is a historical monument built in the 17th century. This building illustrates the civil architecture of this period, marked by an increasing urbanization of the capital under the Old Regime. Its façade and roof, characteristic of the bourgeois dwellings of the time, were protected by a registration order in 1974, highlighting their heritage value.

The location of this building, in the historical district of the Marais, reflects the importance of this sector since the Middle Ages, which became a residence popular with the aristocracy and the Parisian bourgeoisie in the 17th century. At that time, Paris experienced a major urban expansion, with the construction of many private hotels and related buildings. These buildings, often organized around inner courtyards, meet the needs of a growing population and the new aesthetic standards of the time.

The inscription of the façade and roof in 1974 reflects the desire to preserve the architectural heritage of Paris, then threatened by the urban transformations of the twentieth century. This type of protection, common for historical monuments, aims to preserve the most representative elements of the history and identity of neighbourhoods. Today, this building is part of an environment where ancient heritage and contemporary life blend together, typical of the centre of Paris.

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