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Batteux House is an iconic monument located in the town of Vitré, Brittany. Built between the 14th and 15th centuries, it embodies the medieval civil architecture of this period. Its location, at no 1 of the rue d'Embas, in the immediate vicinity of Vitré Castle (150 m southeast), highlights its integration into the city's historic urban fabric.

The house is distinguished by its facade and roof, protected by the Historic Monuments since December 31, 1930. This ranking reflects its heritage importance, although available sources do not detail its original use or potential owners. The building is located in the Ille-et-Vilaine department in Brittany, and its exact address is also referenced as 38 Rue Beaudrairie, according to GPS coordinates.

At the time of its construction, Vitré was a dynamic city, marked by its role as a stronghold and a shopping centre between Brittany and the rest of France. Medieval houses like this often served as housing for merchants, artisans or local notables. Their architecture, with stone facades or wooden panels, reflected both residential and sometimes professional functions, participating in the economic and social life of the city.

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