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The Hotel de la Botte Doré is an emblematic building of the city of Vitré, Ille-et-Vilaine, in the Brittany region. Built in the 16th century, it embodies the civil architecture of the Breton Renaissance, with its four corbelled floors and its wooden gable covered with slate. Located at 20 rue d'Embas, in the historic centre of Vitré, it reflects the urban dynamism of this period, marked by the rise of private hotels for wealthy families.

The hotel has been listed as historic monuments since 11 June 1943, a recognition that specifically protects its street façade and roof. This ranking underlines its heritage importance, both for its architectural style and for its role in the urban history of Vitré. Available sources, such as Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its status as a protected monument, although little detail is provided on its occupants or its original use.

The precise location of the hotel, east of Ille-et-Vilaine, makes it a point of interest in the historical landscape of Vitré. Its exact address, 20 rue d'Embas, is listed in the Mérimée base, with an Insee code (35360) combining the municipality with the prefecture of Rennes. Despite a precise location considered "passable" (note 5/10), the building remains a notable architectural landmark, illustrating the mixture of medieval and renaissant constructive techniques.

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