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The Fontaine Hotel is a house built by architect François Le Coeur in the 14th arrondissement of Paris between 1910 and 1911. Sponsored by André Fontaine, Inspector General of Public Instruction and Art Historian, this building is distinguished by its modern architectural style for the period, combining reinforced concrete and hollow brick facades. The ensemble is organised around a central garden, surrounded by pavilions, reflecting an innovative approach to urban housing.

The facades and roofs of the Fontaine Hotel were listed as historical monuments by order of 28 December 1984. This classification recognizes the heritage value of this achievement, representative of the architecture of the first quarter of the twentieth century. The building also illustrates the evolution of construction techniques, with the use of armed cement, and the influence of contemporary artistic currents on Parisian bourgeois residences.

Located at 83 Denfert-Rochereau Avenue, the Fontaine Hotel is part of the architectural landscape of the 14th arrondissement, marked by a mix of styles ranging from Haussmannian buildings to more avant-garde achievements. His history is linked to that of his sponsor, André Fontaine, an intellectual figure of his time, whose tastes and functions probably influenced the design of this private hotel.

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