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Historical maps from 1695 to 1828 document the architectural transformation of L'hôtellerie du Grand-Cerf into the Passage du Grand-Cerf in Paris. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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The aim is to analyze the architectural and historical significance of Passage du Grand-Cerf through various maps.

June 3, 2026Open Access

Passage Du Grand-Cerf From Its Opening to Completion

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The aim is to analyze the architectural and historical significance of Passage du Grand-Cerf through various maps.
Reviewed historical maps including 'Plan de Turgot' (1739) and 'Le plan Vasserot' (1810–1828) to study architectural changes.
Compared the 1695 map and 1763 map for historical context and naming.
Utilized the 'Cadastre Napoléonien' (1828) to explore interior transformations.
Identified the architectural features and evolution of Passage du Grand-Cerf.
Clarified how the original hôtellerie transformed into the current passage over time.
Established connections between different historical maps and the passage's development.

Abstract

In this paper, I analyze passages through Passage du Grand-Cerf, one of the passages in Paris. First, I consider the façade and the interior of L’hôtellerie du Grand-Cerf utilizing "Plan de Turgot" (1739) and "Le plan Vasserot" (1810–1828). In addition, I identify Passage du Grand-Cerf as an expression of a passage on the 1695 map and the name related to this passage on the 1763 map. Finally, I ponder the interior of this passage with the "Cadastre Napoléonien" (1828) and clarify how the hôtellerie was changed into this passage using other maps.

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