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 House of the Knights of the Holy Spirit in Rennes en Ille-et-Vilaine

Patrimoine classé
Maison classée MH
Maison des Chevaliers
Maison à pan de bois
Ille-et-Vilaine

House of the Knights of the Holy Spirit in Rennes

    5 Rue Saint-Sauveur
    35000 Rennes
Photo de House of the Knights of the Holy Spirit in Rennes
Crédit photo : Pymouss - Sous licence Creative Commons

Timeline

XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1900
2000
4 juillet 1942
Registration for Historic Monuments
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Heritage classified

House of the Knights of the Holy Spirit (Box AC 594): inscription by decree of 4 July 1942

Origin and history

The House of Knights of the Holy Spirit is a building located in the heart of Rennes, Ille-et-Vilaine, in the Brittany region. This monument, whose exact origin and construction period are not specified in the available sources, has been included in the inventory of Historic Monuments since July 4, 1942. His name evokes a connection with the order of the Knights of the Holy Spirit, although the historical details are lacking to confirm this association.

The location of this monument, at 5 rue Saint-Sauveur and close to rue de la Psalette, makes it an integral part of the old urban fabric of Rennes. Houses of this type, often linked to orders or corporations, played a social and symbolic role in medieval or modern cities. They served as a meeting place, accommodation or representation for their members, reflecting the organization and hierarchies of the society of the time.

External links

Page Monumentum