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Origin and history

The buildings in the 1st arrondissement of Paris form a historic island dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries, partially transformed in the mid-19th century during the piercing of Rue de Rivoli. The buildings of Rue Bailleul, dating from the 17th century, preserve architectural details of the 18th century, such as ramps and guardrails. Their arrangement reflects the old urban planning, before the major Haussmannian works that redesigned Paris.

The 146 rue de Rivoli building, built between 1853 and 1854, is distinguished by its monumental four-column vestibule and houses a café decorated with ceramics made at the beginning of the 20th century by Hippolyte Boulenger. These ceramics, integrated into the Palace Bar, as well as the facades, roofs and stairs of the buildings on Bailleul Street, were protected by a registration order in 1997. The ensemble illustrates the architectural evolution of Paris, between medieval heritage and modernization of the Second Empire.

The location of the buildings, at the corner of the streets of Rivoli and Bailleul, reflects their integration into a central area, marked by major urban transformations. Their partial preservation, including classified interior and exterior elements, underscores their heritage value. Private property, these buildings combine residential and commercial use, as evidenced by the decorations of the coffee, still visible today.

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