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Origin and history

The building currently occupied by the jewelery Priory, located 3 place of the Parliament-of-Britain in Rennes, dates from the first half of the eighteenth century. It is part of the reconstruction project of the city after the great fire of 1720, which destroys much of the historic centre. The houses of this square, of which this building is part, are characterized by arches of granite in the middle, a structure on three levels (ground floor, entresol, two floors) and a floor of attices at the Mansart. Their uniform style reflects the architectural norms of the time, marked by ionic pilasters separating the facades.

The Place du Palais (now the Place du Parlement-de-Bretagne) is conceived as a monumental space, symbolizing Rennes' revival after the disaster. The facades and roofs of this building, as well as its wrought iron staircase, have been protected under the Historic Monuments since 1959. The building thus illustrates the alliance between urban reconstruction and architectural embellishment, typical of the Enlightenment in Brittany.

The preserved elements, such as chimney stumps and wrought iron ramps, bear witness to the care given to decorative details. Although the exact address has evolved (formerly linked to the Palais de Bretagne), the building remains an emblematic example of the 18th century Breton civil architecture, combining functionality and classical aesthetics.

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