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The building at 2 rue de l'École-de-Médecine in the 6th arrondissement of Paris is a rare example of 14th-century civil architecture. Its cellars, protected by a decree of 29 March 1928, constitute the most remarkable element of this monument, classified as Historic Monuments. The precise location of the building remains subject to caution, with an approximate address suggested at 25 Boulevard Saint-Michel in the 5th arrondissement, reflecting the geographical uncertainties related to the available sources.

The fourteenth century was a pivotal period for Paris, marked by increasing urbanization and the construction of many civil and religious buildings. Medieval cellars, like those in this building, often served as storage places for food or goods, playing an essential role in the daily and economic life of the city. Their preservation today offers a material testimony of the construction techniques and urban uses of the time.

The protection decree of 1928 underlines the heritage importance of these cellars, although information on their current condition or accessibility remains limited. Available sources, including the Merimée and Monumentum base, indicate an administrative location in the 6th arrondissement, but GPS coordinates suggest a close address in the 5th, illustrating the challenges of historical documentation for ancient monuments in dense urban areas.

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