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The building located at 26 rue Philippe-de-Dangeau and rue Montbauron in Versailles is an iconic 18th-century building. Its facades and roofs, including the return to Montbauron Street, were included in the inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 17 March 1975. This classification reflects the heritage value of its architecture, representative of the urban style of the period in Versailles, a city marked by the influence of the royal court and architectural transformations related to its influence.

The location of the building, in a central district of Versailles, reflects the city's increasing urbanization in the 18th century, when it became a major political and cultural pole under the impetus of Louis XV and Louis XVI. Although the sources do not specify its initial use, this type of building could house bourgeois residences or activities related to court life. Partial protections (facades and roofs) suggest a desire to preserve the most characteristic elements of its architectural identity.

Available data from the Merimée database and Monumentum indicate an approximate location with an accuracy considered "passible" (note 5/10). The official address intersected with GPS coordinates is located near Montbauron Street, in an area now integrated with the historic urban fabric of Versailles. No information is provided on its current accessibility (visit, rental, etc.), or on any significant owners or occupants.

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