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The house of Saint-Yves, located in Vannes in Morbihan, is a building dating from the 3rd quarter of the 16th century. Its facade combines stone and wood, with pronounced corbellations and wrought iron balconies. A carved strip adorns the entire height of the facade, incorporating Renaissance motifs and a niche housing a statue of Saint-Yves, patron saint of Brittany. The corbelled beams rest on carved crows, except on the top floor.

The building has been listed as a Historic Monument since 1929 for its facades and roof. Although closed to the public, this private home illustrates Breton Renaissance civil architecture, mixing local tradition and new stylistic influences. The name "house of Saint-Yves" may come from an original statue of the saint, although this hypothesis remains unconfirmed.

In the 17th century, the house was already considered ancient, showing its early historical importance. The rounded pediment bays and the mouldings of the sandstones reflect an artisanal know-how typical of the wood-paned houses of the time. The exact location, 2 rue du Port à Vannes, makes it an important part of the urban heritage of valveais.

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