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Origin and history

The house located in 15 Place du Marchix in Fougères is a civil building dating from the 15th and 16th centuries. This building, representative of the urban architecture of the late medieval period and the Renaissance, is distinguished by its facades and roofs protected since 1930. Its inscription in the title of Historical Monuments highlights its heritage importance in the landscape of the Breton city.

Fougères, a fortified town of Brittany, experienced a dynamic economic activity, linked to trade and crafts. Bourgeois houses like this bear witness to the prosperity of some inhabitants, often merchants or local notables. These buildings served both as housing and as a place of professional activity, reflecting the social and economic organization of Breton cities between the Middle Ages and the modern era.

The inscription by decree of 22 March 1930 specifically concerns facades and roofs, architectural elements characteristic of this period. This partial classification illustrates the desire to preserve significant structural and decorative details, while allowing the building to adapt to contemporary uses. The precise location, confirmed by the Mérimée and INSEE bases, places this heritage in the heart of the historic centre of Fougères.

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