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Origin and history

The building of 95 rue Saint-Honoré, in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, dates from the first half of the 19th century. It is home to the remains of an old grocery store, La Renomée des Herbes Cuites, which had replaced at the beginning of this century an establishment called La Renomée des Epinards. This monument is distinguished by the preservation, on the first floor, of four golden texts under glass, witness to its past commercial activity. The originality of their location – unusual for a sign – and their anecdotal formulation make it a notable heritage element.

The storefront was protected by a Historical Monument Registration Order on 23 May 1984. This classification highlights the historical and architectural interest of this ensemble, representative of the Parisian shops of the early 19th century. Although the accuracy of its location is considered poor (note of 5/10), the exact address – 95 rue Saint-Honoré – remains documented in the Merimée database. Available sources, such as Monumentum, confirm its status as a witness to the Parisian commercial heritage.

No information is provided on the owners, artisans or historical customers of the grocery store. The preserved signs, with their evocative titles (Herbes Cuites, Epinards), nevertheless reflect a culinary tradition and a commercial identity unique to the time. Their in situ preservation, despite the transformation of building uses, offers a rare overview of post-revolutionary Paris business and graphic practices.

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