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The building at 4-6 rue de la Psalette in Rennes is a 17th-century civil building. This building is distinguished by a third-point gate, a typical architectural element of this period. It was listed in the Inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 4 July 1942, which underscores its heritage importance and historical interest.

The location of this building, in the city centre of Rennes, reflects the town planning of the modern era. At that time, Rennes was a dynamic city, marked by architecture combining medieval and classical influences. The buildings of that time often served as housing for the bourgeois or artisans, while playing a role in structuring the streets and neighbourhoods.

The inscription of this building as a Historic Monument in 1942 is part of a desire to preserve the French architectural heritage, especially in a post-Second World War context where the protection of cultural property became a priority. Today, there remains a tangible testimony to the urban history of Rennes and Brittany.

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