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Origin and history

The houses at numbers 26 to 33 of Notre-Dame Street in Vitré form a remarkable architectural complex, built between the 15th and 16th centuries. These buildings, typical of medieval Breton town planning, illustrate the evolution of construction techniques and decorative styles of this period. Their preservation bears witness to the historic importance of Vitre, a fortified city and dynamic economic centre at the end of the Middle Ages.

Classified as a historical monument by decree of 5 November 1926, these houses owe their protection to their facades and roofs, architectural elements considered representative of the local heritage. Notre-Dame Street, the city's major street, is home to several buildings of this time, reflecting Vitré's central role in trade and crafts in Ille-et-Vilaine. The official address recorded at the Mérimée base (29 rue Notre-Dame) differs slightly from GPS coordinates, highlighting the challenges of precise location for ancient monuments.

Available sources, including Monumentum, confirm their protected status but do not provide details of their current use (visit, accommodation, etc.). Their state of conservation and their integration into the contemporary urban fabric remain challenges for the valorisation of the Vitrean heritage, in a region where medieval architecture attracts researchers and tourists.

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