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Origin and history

The building, located at 47 rue Saint-Merri, in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, is a 16th century building. It is part of the architectural heritage of the capital, marked by a period of transition between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Although little documented in the available sources, its listing in the Inventory of Historic Monuments in 1974 demonstrates its heritage interest, especially in its facade and roof on street, characteristic of the civil buildings of the period.

The 16th century in Paris is a time of profound urban and social transformation. The city, then expanding, saw the growth of private hotels and report buildings, reflecting the enrichment of a trading bourgeoisie and the growing influence of humanist ideas. The buildings of this period, like this building on Rue Saint-Merri, often illustrate a mixture of late Gothic styles and motifs inspired by the Italian Renaissance. Their preservation makes it possible today to understand the evolution of the Parisian urban fabric before the major Haussmannian works.

The protection of the building by decree of 12 April 1974 specifically concerns its façade and roof, which are considered representative of 16th century civil architecture. This measure is part of a broader policy of safeguarding the Parisian heritage, initiated in the 20th century to counter the destruction linked to the modernization of the city. No information is available on any notable historic owners or occupants, or on any significant events taking place there. Approximate location, noted as "passible" (level 5/10), suggests uncertainty about the accuracy of current GPS coordinates relative to the official address.

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