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Origin and history

The house at 2 Rue du Lycée in Quimper is an example of late medieval civil architecture, dated the 2nd half of the 16th century. It is distinguished by its wooden panels facade with crepasing on lattis, characteristic of the Breton urban buildings of this period. This building is integrated into the old center of Quimper, reflecting local urban planning and construction techniques.

Classified as a Historic Monument since 1956, this house has seen its facades on the street and its roof slopes protected by ministerial decree. The accuracy of its location is considered mediocre (level 5/10), but its official address, 2 rue du Lycée (and 6 rue du Salé), is referenced in the Mérimée base. No information is available on its current use (visit, accommodation, etc.).

Quimper, the historic town of Brittany, was at the Renaissance a major commercial and religious crossroads. Wood-paned houses, like this one, often housed local artisans, merchants or notables. Their preservation today bears witness to the architectural and social heritage of the region, marked by the influence of corporations and episcopal power.

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