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The Palais des Arts et des Congrès d'Issy-les-Moulineaux, built in 1932 by architect Marcel Chappey, embodies the architectural audacity of the 2nd quarter of the 20th century. Originally, this multipurpose building housed a festive hall with, in the basement, a vast gymnasium (now transformed into a reception venue) and, upstairs, a "peace justice" converted into offices. Its design combines utility and aesthetics, with Art Deco elements and subsequent developments.

Major transformations took place in 1960 and 1988, notably in the entresol, where Louis Barillet's stained glass windows, initially placed in the bays, were moved to the large hall. The latter preserves original elements such as the ramps of the large staircase, signed by the ironmaker Raymond Subes. The façade, adorned with ironwork grids of Subes and mosaics of Barillet, has remained unchanged since its creation, reflecting the collaboration between craftsmen and architects.

Ranked a Historic Monument in 2011, the Palace specifically protects its main façade, roof, lobby and fireplace. The latter is distinguished by three bays opening onto a balcony, while the interior decorations (glass windows, ironworks) underline the importance attached to art in public spaces. Owned by the municipality, the building illustrates the evolution of urban uses, moving from administrative and sporting to cultural and event space.

The official address, 23-25 rue Victor-Cresson, places the monument in the Hauts-de-Seine, emblematic department of the Parisian suburbs in full change during the inter-war period. The accuracy of its geographic location is assessed as "passible" (note 5/10), possibly reflecting later urban adjustments. Photo credits, licensed under Creative Commons, document its current state.

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