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The house at 30 rue de Paris in Vitré, Ille-et-Vilaine, is an emblematic example of 16th-century civil architecture in Brittany. This monument, whose facades and roof were inscribed by ministerial decree on 11 July 1942, bears witness to the constructive techniques and aesthetic style of the Renaissance in this region. Its state of conservation and its location make it a historical landmark to understand Vitré's urban planning at that time.

The 16th century in Brittany was marked by a period of transition between the Middle Ages and the modern times, where cities like Vitré, then prosperous through trade and crafts, saw the development of a merchant bourgeoisie. The houses of this time reflect this incipient richness, with wooden or stone facades, often decorated with sculptures or geometric motifs. This type of building, although apparently modest, played a central role in urban life, housing both houses, workshops and shops.

The protection of this heritage in the 20th century underlines its importance for the collective memory and architectural identity of Brittany.

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