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The house in Vitré, dating from the 16th century, is a remarkable example of the civil architecture of the Breton Renaissance. It is characterized by a braided granite turret, topped by a corbelled scald. The interior stone staircase is crowned with arches in dogive cross-sections, while the front door, adorned with a braided arch and sculptures, reflects the care given to decorative details. This monument, partially protected since 1943, illustrates the influence of medieval constructive techniques persistent at that time.

The turret, called the Guetteur, houses a stone staircase whose vaults flourish into concurrent branches, a rare architectural peculiarity. The courtyard façade, combined with this tower, forms a coherent ensemble where granite dominates, materializing both robustness and elegance. The upper floor of the tower, in opus incatum, bears witness to sophisticated Masonic know-how. Although modified by a 19th-century corridor, the structure retains its authenticity, offering an overview of the affluent urban homes of Renaissance Brittany.

Classified as a Historic Monument in 1943 for its facades and tower, this house embodies the vitreous heritage, marked by a mixture of medieval heritage and architectural innovations. Its location at 28 rue de Paris, in the historic centre, highlights its integration into the urban fabric of a then prosperous city, thanks to trade and craftsmanship. The protected elements, such as the crossover or the buticular bases, recall the importance attached to aesthetics and symbolism in the bourgeois habitat of the period.

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