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Origin and history

These buildings, located in the heart of Rennes, form an architectural complex of the seventeenth century, organized enfilade around two inner courtyards. Their structure combines stone and pan-wood, typical of the region, while decorative elements such as a painted ceiling and structural staircases highlight their heritage value. These buildings reflect the real estate boom triggered by the installation of the Parliament of Brittany nearby in 1618, marking a period of urban and political dynamism for the city.

Two of the buildings retain remarkable architectural provisions of the second half of the 17th century, including wooden stairs and a decorated ceiling. Their protection by decree in 2014 (façades, roofs, common areas, and interior elements such as chimneys) attests to their historic importance. The main address, 28-30 rue Saint-Georges, places these buildings in a central neighborhood, although their approximate GPS location (3 Rue du Docteur Régnault) suggests limits in cartographic accuracy.

Classified as a Historical Monument, these buildings illustrate both the constructive techniques of the time and the socio-economic context of Rennes, the then administrative capital of Brittany. Their preservation allows us to study the evolution of bourgeois housing and the influence of political institutions on urban development during the Great Century.

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