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The Lagonidec hotel is an emblematic building of Rennes heritage, built in the early seventeenth century, more precisely in 1609. It is an old pre-bendal house, i.e. a dwelling for a canon or clergyman attached to a cathedral. Its architecture reflects the characteristics of the private hotels of that time, thus marking the social and religious importance of its occupants in the city of Rennes, then in full urban and intellectual expansion.

Located in the heart of the historic city centre of Rennes, at 1 rue de la Psalette, the Lagonidec hotel is close to Saint Peter's Cathedral. This strategic positioning underlines its link with the ecclesiastical institutions of the time. The rue de la Psalette, bordered by other ancient buildings, bears witness to the dense and organized urban planning that characterized Breton cities in the 17th century, where religious buildings and aristocratic residences coexisted closely.

The Lagonidec Hotel has been listed as a historical monument since 15 December 1926 and is an example of the desire to preserve the early 17th century Breton architectural heritage. This official protection recognizes its historical and aesthetic value, while allowing future generations to study the construction techniques and lifestyles of the modern era. Available sources, such as Paul Banéat's work in Le Vieux Rennes (1926), confirm its importance in the urban history of the region.

The building is mentioned in heritage databases, such as the Brittany Inventory and the Merimée database, which provide precise administrative and geographical details. Its exact address, 1 rue de la Psalette, as well as its Insee code (35238) for the town of Rennes, in Ille-et-Vilaine, allow it to accurately situate it in the Breton territorial context. These official references reinforce its legitimacy as a monument representative of the civil and religious architecture of its time.

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