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The building located at No. 3 on Rue Royale in Fontainebleau is an emblematic building in the city centre, partially listed as historic monuments since 1928. Its facades on the Place du Général-de-Gaulle, composed of four spans and rising on four levels, reflect a typical architecture of its time. Although its exact date of construction is not specified, its style and inscription suggest an ancient origin, probably related to local urbanism of the early 20th century or earlier.

During the Second World War, under German occupation, the building housed a placement office under the authority of Melun's Feldkommandatur 680. This use illustrates the administrative and logistical role that some civilian buildings played during this dark period, often requisitioned to serve the occupier's needs. The inscription of its facades in 1928 shows an early recognition of its heritage value, long before the events of the war.

Architecturally, the building is distinguished by its structure on four levels and four spans, characteristic of a careful construction and probably intended for mixed use (housing, commerce or administration). Its status as private property, combined with its partial registration, emphasizes the importance of preserving specific elements of its external appearance, while allowing for contemporary use. The proximity to other monuments such as the Hotel de France and England, adjoining, strengthens its anchoring in a historical district of Fontainebleau.

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