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The Maison de la Chouette, listed as a Historic Monument, is part of a medieval and Renaissance architectural complex located near Rennes Cathedral. This building is distinguished by its wooden panels structure, which is based on a masonry ground floor. The sandstones on the floor, supported by ground crows, bear witness to a late Gothic style, characteristic of the late Middle Ages.

The building, registered by decree on 1 August 1946, now belongs to the town of Rennes. Its official address, 9 rue du Griffon and 12 rue des Dames, places this monument at the heart of Rennes' urban heritage. Although its GPS location is approximate (accuracy level: 6/10), it remains an emblematic example of medieval civil architecture in Brittany.

The Maison de la Chouette is part of a historical context where Rennes, a fortified city, played a central role in Brittany. Wood-paned houses, like this one, often housed artisans or merchants, reflecting the economic and social vitality of the city at that time. Their preservation makes it possible today to understand urban organization and medieval construction techniques.

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