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The House of the Three Piliers is an emblematic building of Vannes, built in the 16th century in wooden strips. Located at 1 Thiers Street, it consists of two adjoining houses, the peculiarity of which is a stall overflowing on the street, supported by three stone pillars. These pillars frame a carved beam pointing to the first floor, while the two upper floors, lightly corbelled, house central windows. The gable, illuminated by a skylight, completes this typical architecture of the Breton Renaissance.

Originally, the building was used both as a dwelling and as a trade, as evidenced by the stone stall still visible today. Reprised around 1635 for its half-timbers, it has traversed the centuries preserving its original features, including a spiral staircase dating back to the late 16th century. The facades and roofs were listed as historic monuments on January 15, 1929, recognizing its heritage value.

Over time, the house has had various vocations: it housed the Vannes tourist office until 2008, and then a shop dedicated to the Olympic Vannes Club. Since 2014, it has hosted the headquarters of the club of the most beautiful bays in the world, before becoming, in December 2023, the official shop of the Rugby Club Vannes. These transformations illustrate its place in local life, while preserving its architectural heritage.

The interior reveals a 16th century staircase, while the exterior highlights elements such as basket handle doors or corbelled windows. The nearby house, also made of stone and wood, shares similar characteristics, with a gable covered with slate. These architectural details make this set a valuable testimony to the town planning of the Renaissance.

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