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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The building, located at 72 rue de la Verrerie, in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, is a 17th-century building. It is distinguished by its architecture characteristic of this period, although precise stylistic details are not mentioned in the available sources. Its location in the Marais, the emblematic district of Paris, suggests an integration into an urban fabric marked by medieval and modern history of the capital.

The protection of this building as a Historic Monument was formalized by a decree of 12 April 1974, specifically covering its façade and roof on street. This heritage recognition underscores the importance of its conservation, although the accessible archives do not specify the exact reasons for this inscription or the architectural particularities which motivated it.

Practical information indicates an approximate location, with an accuracy considered "passible" (note 5/10), and an address confirmed in the Merimée database. No mention is made of its accessibility to the public, whether it be visits, room rental or accommodation. Available sources (Monumentum, internal data) do not provide further details of its history, past occupants or original use.

The 17th century in Paris corresponds to a period of major urban transformation, marked by the expansion of the city under the influence of the Bourbon kings, including Henry IV and Louis XIII. The buildings of this time often reflect architectural developments linked to the rise of the bourgeoisie and the density of the building. In the Marais, these buildings are part of a neighbourhood that is changing, mixing aristocratic residences, artisanal workshops and shops.

The lack of precise data on this specific building does not allow to trace its detailed history, but its listing as Historic Monuments bears witness to its heritage value. Protected facades and roofs are key elements of the visual identity of the Parisian streets, preserving the memory of constructive techniques and decorative styles of the Grand Century.

The rue de la Verrerie, where the building is located, bears a name evoking the old craft activities related to the manufacture of glass, frequent in this sector since the Middle Ages. This toponymy recalls the historical economic role of the neighbourhood, although the direct link between the building and this activity is not documented in the sources consulted.

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