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Origin and history

The buildings at 368 and 370 rue Saint-Honoré, in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, were built in the first half of the 18th century, more precisely after 1717. Their architecture reflects the civil style of the era, marked by classical symmetry and balanced proportions. These buildings underwent a major transformation around 1850, with an elevation of one floor, typical of the Haussmannian urban adaptations to densify space.

The number 368 is distinguished by the presence of a quality living room, a remarkable interior architectural element, although the precise details of its decoration or historical use are not specified. The facades and roofs on street were inscribed in the Historic Monuments by order of 21 July 1994, recognizing their heritage value. This protection applies specifically to cadastral plots BC 64 and 81.

Architect Robert de Cotte (1656–135), a major figure in French architecture under Louis XIV and Regency, is associated with these buildings. Its style, influenced by royal classicism, has marked many private hotels and Parisian buildings. Today, these buildings are owned by a private company, which limits public access but preserves their integrity in a constantly changing historical neighbourhood.

The location, noted as fair (5/10) in the databases, corresponds to the exact address of 368–370 rue Saint-Honoré. This street, the major street of the 1st arrondissement, concentrates a dense architectural heritage, combining aristocratic residences, luxury shops and institutions. The transformations of the 19th century, such as the rise, met the growing needs of a growing population and economic capital.

The available sources (Monumentum, Mérimée base) underline the importance of these buildings in the Parisian urban fabric, although some data, such as the original uses of salons or specific sponsors, remain incomplete. Their late protection (1994) reflects a gradual awareness of the value of minor but representative civil architectures, often overshadowed by more prestigious monuments.

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