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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The house at 8 rue de la Poterie in Vitré, Ille-et-Vilaine, is a monument listed in the inventory of Historical Monuments. Although its exact construction period is not specified in the available sources, its classification attests to its heritage importance in the Breton region. The protected elements, the façade and the roof, were officially recognized by an order dated 5 November 1926.

Old houses like this often reflect the urban and artisanal history of Breton cities. In Vitré, a city marked by a rich medieval and reborn past, this type of building could house artisans, merchants or wealthy families. Their preservation makes it possible today to understand the construction techniques and lifestyles of the past, while contributing to the tourist and cultural attractiveness of the municipality.

The location of this house, on a street with the name "Poterie", also suggests a possible link to local craft activities, although this hypothesis is not confirmed by current sources.

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