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The building located at 16 rue Saint-Étienne-du-Mont, in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, is a building whose origins date back to the 2nd quarter of the 16th century, with major changes in the 18th century. This building illustrates the architectural evolution of the capital between Renaissance and classical times, although the precise details of its initial construction and its transformations remain partially documented. Its inscription in the Inventory of Historic Monuments in 1972 specifically concerns the facade and roof on street, highlighting their heritage value in the Parisian urban landscape.

The location of the building, in a neighbourhood marked by the presence of Montagne Sainte-Geneviève and the Sorbonne, reflects its integration into a dense historical fabric. In the 16th century, Paris experienced a demographic and intellectual boom, with the development of bourgeois colleges and residences. The 5th arrondissement, medieval heart and then reborn of the city, then concentrates houses combining residential and artisanal functions. The building, by its persistence and subsequent modifications, bears witness to this urban stratification.

The partial protection of the building in 1972 is part of a broader policy of preserving the Parisian heritage, as the city undergoes major changes linked to modernization. The reference to an approximate location (note 5/10) in the databases suggests minor geographical uncertainties, without compromising its identification. No information is available on any famous owners or occupants, or on specific uses (housing, commerce, etc.) over the centuries.

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