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The town hall of Fougères is an emblematic building of the city, located in the department of Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany. Built in the 15th century, it occupies a central place in the urban landscape, at 2 rue Porte-Saint-Léonard, close to the Saint-Léonard church and the public garden. Its architecture reflects the administrative and symbolic importance of the city at that time, although the stylistic details are not specified in the available sources.

The Town Hall has been listed as historic monuments since 14 October 1926, an official recognition of its heritage value. This protection concerns the entire building, identified under the land register AT 378, and confirms its status as communal property. Although sources mention its potential openness to visits or events, no specific information is provided on its current uses or accessibility.

The location of the city hall, in the heart of Fougères, highlights its historical role in the civic and social life of the city. In medieval times city hotels often served as a gathering place for municipal decisions, markets or official ceremonies. In a region like Brittany, marked by a strong cultural identity and dynamic trade, these buildings embodied local authority and community cohesion. Their preservation makes it possible today to trace the urban and political evolution of Breton cities.

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