Home Foundation 1531 (≈ 1531)
Place inhabited by provosts and receivers.
4 juillet 1942
Registration historical monument
Registration historical monument 4 juillet 1942 (≈ 1942)
Official protection of the building.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Maison de la Prévoté (Box AC 593): registration by order of 4 July 1942
Key figures
Prévôts - Directors under the Old Regime
Historical inhabitants of the house.
Receveurs généraux du Chapitre - Religious financial leaders
Occupants linked to the cathedral.
Origin and history
The Provost house, located at 14 rue de la Psalette in Rennes, is a 17th century building. It is located in the historic city centre, behind the bedside of St Peter's Cathedral. Its name comes from the existence of a provost in Rennes under the Ancien Régime, an institution linked to the administration of the Chapter. Founded in 1531, this house housed provosts and general receivers, testifying to its administrative and religious role in the city.
The Provost House has been listed as a historic monument since July 4, 1942. This protection recognizes its heritage and architectural importance. The building is representative of the urban buildings of Rennes in the modern era, with a central location that reflects its status in the social and religious hierarchy of the city.
Available sources, such as Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its inscription as historical monuments and specify its exact address, as well as its link to St Peter's Cathedral. The house is also referenced in the Mérimée base, which attests to its interest in French architectural heritage.
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