Construction of house XVIIe siècle (≈ 1750)
Estimated construction period of the building.
24 mars 1928
MH entry of the door
MH entry of the door 24 mars 1928 (≈ 1928)
Official protection of the monumental door.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Monumental gate on street (including sideways): inscription by order of 24 March 1928
Origin and history
The house located at 11 rue Saint-Merri, in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, is a 17th-century building. It is listed as a Historical Monument, although architectural details or its precise history are not explicitly documented in available sources. Its most remarkable element is its monumental gate on street, including the vantals, which was inscribed by order of 24 March 1928. This heritage protection underscores the historical or aesthetic significance of this specific element.
The location of this monument, in the historical district of the Marais, is marked by a geographical precision considered "passable" (note of 5/10 in the Merimée base). The exact address, confirmed by GPS coordinates, corresponds to a central area of Paris, rich in medieval and classical heritage. The 4th arrondissement, the heart of the capital, contains many protected buildings, reflecting the urban and architectural evolution of the city since the Middle Ages.
Practical information on the accessibility of the monument (visits, rentals, etc.) is not specified in the available sources. Its status as a Historic Monument, however, suggests a recognized heritage value, although its current use (private dwelling, public space, etc.) is not documented. The Merimée database and Monumentum are the main reference sources for this monument, without reference to archives or further studies.