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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The building located at 5 rue de l'Odéon, in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, is a monument listed in the inventory of Historical Monuments. Its protection specifically concerns facades on street and courtyard, as well as roofs, according to a decree dated 2 May 1947. This ranking shows its architectural or historical interest in the Parisian urban landscape.

The location of this building, in the heart of the Odeon district, places it in an area rich in literary and intellectual history. The 6th arrondissement, known for its historic cafes, bookstores and publishers, has often attracted major cultural figures. Although the sources do not specify its original use, this type of building generally reflects the Haussmannian or post-haussmannian urban planning, characteristic of Paris.

The available data do not mention its architect, its exact date of construction, or its famous occupants. However, its inscription in 1947 suggests recognition of its heritage value in the post-war period, when the protection of the Parisian heritage intensified. Today, there remains a preserved example of the civil architecture of his time.

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