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The house at 17 Place Sainte-Anne in Rennes, Ille-et-Vilaine, is an emblematic building of Breton architectural heritage. Dating mainly from the 16th century, with elements added to the 17th century, it illustrates the traditional style of wood-paned houses of that time. Its location in the heart of the historic city centre of Rennes underlines its importance in the medieval and modern urban fabric.

The construction of this house is part of a period when Rennes, then the capital of Brittany, experienced economic and demographic growth. Wood-paned houses, frequent in the area, served both as houses for artisans and merchants, and as places of commerce on the ground floor. Their wooden structure, often decorated with sculptures, reflected the local know-how and social status of their owners.

Classified as a historic monument on October 9, 1962, this house is distinguished by its narrow facade and four floors, typical of the dense urban architecture of the period. The protected elements include the facade on the square and roof, as well as the chimney stumps, characteristic of the Breton houses of the 16th and 17th centuries. Place Sainte-Anne, where it is located, includes several other houses of the same period, forming a coherent set of Rennes heritage.

The available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its inscription as historical monuments and describe its architecture as a representative example of wood-paned houses in Brittany. No information is available on any historic owners or sponsors, or on specific events related to this building.

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