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Origin and history

The houses from 3 to 33 rue de Paris in Vitré form a remarkable architectural complex, built in the 15th century. Their façade on street and their roof were inscribed as a Historic Monument by decree of 31 January 1966, testifying to their heritage value. These houses illustrate the typical style of medieval Breton town planning, with elements preserved despite centuries.

The location of these houses in the historic centre of Vitré reflects the importance of this city in Ille-et-Vilaine from the Middle Ages. At that time, Vitré was a prosperous city, marked by active commerce and a social organization structured around its main streets. Bourgeois or artisanal houses, like those on the rue de Paris, played a central role in everyday life, sheltering both housing and economic activities.

Available data, notably from the Merimée database and Monumentum, indicate that the exact address is 7 rue de Paris, although GPS coordinates indicate number 9. This slight discrepancy underscores the challenges of the precise location of ancient monuments. The inscription under the title of Historical Monuments specifically concerns facades and roofs, the most representative elements of the original architecture.

No information is available on the opening to the public, any visit or services associated with these houses. Their heritage protection aims above all to preserve their exterior appearance, characteristic of the 15th century Breton built heritage.

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