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The building at 10 rue de l'Eperon and 16 rue du Jardinet, in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, is a private hotel whose history extends from the last quarter of the 18th century to the second half of the 19th century. It initially consists of two distinct parts: one dating from the 17th century, the other located on the rue de l'Eperon. These two sets were acquired in 1776 and 1777, and then assembled by Charles Dupré, who undertook a complete remodelling of the building. Among the major changes is the construction of a circular staircase, characteristic of the architectural ingenuity of the era.

The staircase rests on a masonry core in the basement, with a wooden structure and first level stone steps. The floors and rest are decorated with a mosaic of red ochre pavement, decorated with a black Greek, dated 1842. The wrought iron ramp, composed of vertical arch bars, illustrates the style of the late eighteenth century. These elements, including the stairway with its ramp and cage as well as the vestibule, were protected by an inscription under the Historic Monuments on November 10, 2003, highlighting their heritage value.

The precise address of the building, 10 rue de l'Eperon and 16 rue du Jardinet, places this monument in the heart of a historic district of Paris. Although the exact location is considered "passable" (note of 5/10), the building remains a notable example of the evolution of the aristocratic and then bourgeois habitat in the capital, between the Ancient Regime and the modern period. Available sources, including Monumentum, confirm its importance in the Parisian architectural landscape.

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