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Origin and history

The house at 3 rue de Paris in Vitré is a 15th century civil building. It illustrates the typical urban architecture of this period in Brittany, with a facade and roof protected since 1966. Its registration as a Historic Monument bears witness to its local heritage importance.

In Vitré, a fortified town in the Middle Ages, bourgeois houses like this reflected the prosperity of merchants and artisans. Their stone construction and their location in the city centre underline their role in the economic and social life of the time. These buildings served both as a home and a place of commerce, marking the rise of Breton cities.

The protection of the façade and roof by ministerial decree in 1966 highlights the remarkable architectural elements of this house. Although the sources do not specify its original use, its state of conservation and its location make it a witness to the urban history of Vitré.

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