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Origin and history

The house at 23 rue Notre-Dame in Vitré, Ille-et-Vilaine, is distinguished by its preserved medieval architecture. Its most remarkable element is a door in a braid, decorated with sculptures illustrating the biblical scene of the temptation of Adam and Eve. This artistic detail suggests a construction or renovation during a period when religious themes strongly permeated civil art, probably between the 15th and 16th centuries, although exact dating is not specified in available sources.

Classified as a Historical Monument by order of 5 June 1928, this house enjoys protection limited to its facade on courtyard. This type of partial classification was common for private buildings, only part of which was of major heritage interest. The exact address, confirmed by the Mérimée bases and GPS coordinates, places the building in the historic heart of Vitré, a city known for its exceptionally well preserved medieval heritage in Brittany. Location accuracy is estimated as "passible" (note 5/10), indicating minor uncertainty about its exact location.

The half-timbered or carved houses like this bear witness to Vitré's prosperity in the medieval and reborn eras. They were often held by merchants, wealthy artisans or members of the local bourgeoisie. Their façade, oriented towards an inner courtyard, reflects an urban organization where the public and private space were clearly defined. No information is available on the historical owners, the specific uses of the building (housing, commerce, workshop) or any architectural modifications after its construction.

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