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Origin and history

The house at 8 rue Saint-Paul and 18 rue des Lions, in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, dates from the 17th century. It is distinguished by its corner turret, the only protected element of the building, listed in the inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 29 March 1928. This partial classification reflects the limited heritage interest in this architectural part, without extension to the entire construction.

The exact address of the monument, according to the Merimée base, is confirmed in the 4th arrondissement, although GPS coordinates suggest an approximate location near 11 rue de Sévigné. The accuracy of this location is considered poor (note 5/10), reflecting geographical uncertainty in available sources. The property now belongs to a private company, and its access to the public (visits, rentals) is not documented.

The building illustrates the 17th century Parisian urban planning, a period marked by the expansion of the city under the influence of the later major Haussmannian works. The houses of that time, often made of stone and brick, incorporated defensive or decorative elements such as turrets, symbols of prestige or protection. The turret of this house, though modest, represents a vestige of this civil architectural heritage, today preserved in a fragmentary way.

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