Paris historique, Cultural association in 4th arrondissement, Paris, France.
Paris historique is a loi 1901 association whose headquarters occupies the ground floor of the Maison d'Ourscamp at 44-46 rue François-Miron, in the Marais. Its pale green storefront carries the sign "Paris Historique" and the full name "Association pour la sauvegarde et la mise en valeur du Paris historique"; above it rise two rows of tall multi-paned windows with black metal railings.
Founded on October 4, 1963, Paris historique emerged during a period of rapid urban development when many historic buildings faced demolition threats throughout the French capital.
The association organizes guided tours, conferences, and educational programs to raise public awareness about Paris's architectural treasures and their cultural importance for future generations.
Paris historique collaborates with local authorities and property owners to provide expertise on restoration projects and heritage conservation within the 4th arrondissement and beyond.
The association's headquarters is the Maison d'Ourscamp on rue François-Miron, where since early 2020 it has been restoring a medieval cellar of about 200 m². Its slogan is "Des pierres et des hommes" (Stones and people). The building has three employees, 120 volunteers and 2,500 members, who provide 70% of its funding.
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