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Origin and history

The building located at 47 rue de la Montagne-Sainte-Geneviève, in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, dates from the first half of the 18th century. It is distinguished by its proximity to the church of Saint-Étienne-du-Mont, an emblematic monument of the neighborhood. Its construction is part of the urban development of the capital under the Old Regime, where report buildings and private hotels were increasing to meet the needs of a growing population.

The street façade, characteristic of the architectural style of the early eighteenth century, is decorated with a balcony and wrought iron supports, typical elements of the craft of the era. These decorative details, although functional, reflect the aesthetic concern of Parisian manufacturers. The building was partially protected by the Historic Monuments: its façade and the corresponding roof were inscribed by decree of 6 February 1964, highlighting their heritage value.

No information is available on historical occupants or architects who contributed to its construction. Today, the building remains a testimony of pre-Hhaussmannian Parisian urban planning, in an area marked by its medieval and religious heritage. Its location, close to the Sainte-Geneviève mountain, makes it an element of the historical landscape of the Latin Quarter.

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