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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The house at 14 rue de la Poterie in Vitré, Ille-et-Vilaine, is a monument listed in the inventory of Historic Monuments. Its inscription, dated 5 November 1926, specifically concerns its facade and roof, remarkable elements of its architecture. Although the details of its construction or its precise history are missing, its ranking underscores its heritage importance in the urban landscape of Vitré, a Breton city marked by a rich medieval and Renaissance past.

Vitré, a town fortified in the Middle Ages, has preserved a dense historical centre, where half-timbered and stone houses coexist with religious and civil buildings. This type of house, typical of Breton villages, often reflects the local craftsmanship and lifestyles of past times. Streets such as Rue de la Poterie, with their evocative names, recall the artisanal activities (potery, weaving) that animated the city.

These homes, sometimes modest, played a central role in community life, hosting both families and workshops. Their preservation makes it possible today to understand the urban and social evolution of the region.

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