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Origin and history

The house at 13 rue de Paris in Vitré, Ille-et-Vilaine, is a 15th-century civil building. This monument, whose street façade and corresponding roof have been inscribed in the Historical Monuments since January 31, 1966, illustrates the medieval architectural heritage of the city. Its location in the historic centre of Vitré, a city marked by its medieval past and its ramparts, makes it a witness to the urban constructions of that period.

In the 15th century, Vitré was a prosperous town in Brittany, marked by its strategic and commercial role. The houses of this period often reflected the wealth of local merchants or artisans, with stone facades or wooden panels. This type of building, typical of Breton city centres, served both as a dwelling and sometimes as a place of economic activity, thus contributing to the daily life and urban dynamism of the time.

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