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The Moëllien mansion, located in Plonévez-Porzay, Brittany, is a typical example of Breton Renaissance architecture. Built in the 16th century, it is distinguished by its two houses, one of which has an entrance door framed by doric columns and surmounted by a triangular pediment. A tower, whose attic rests on a modillon cornice, is embellished with circular pediments, reflecting the classical influence of the era.

The history of the mansion dates back to the early 15th century, where the site was already inhabited. Between 1640 and 1665, Nicolas de Moëllien and Gabrielle de Goandour undertook the construction of the current ensemble. The monument suffered a partial fire during the French Revolution and was restored after 1965. There are still signs of taskmen, traces of the craftsmen who worked on the site.

Ranked a Historic Monument by decree of 17 April 1931, the Moëllien mansion embodies the Breton architectural heritage of the Renaissance. Its inscription bears witness to its historical importance and the desire to preserve this testimony of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, marked by events such as the revolutionary fire and modern restorations.

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