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Origin and history

The 15th century House, located in Josselin, Brittany, is a historical monument whose construction actually dates back to the late 16th or early 17th century. Despite its name, it does not date from the 15th century, but its architecture reflects the styles of this late Renaissance period. It was enlarged and restored in the 19th and 20th centuries, allowing to preserve its facades and roofs, protected by a decree of inscription in 1931.

This house is located in Place Notre-Dame and rue Olivier-de-Clisson, in the historic centre of Josselin. Its location, in the heart of a city marked by its medieval and reborn heritage, makes it an important architectural testimony. The changes made over the centuries illustrate the evolution of needs and tastes, while preserving characteristic elements of its construction era.

The protection of facades and roofs by the Historic Monuments in 1931 underscores its heritage importance. Although the sources do not specify its initial use, this type of house could serve as a bourgeois or artisanal residence, typical of the Breton cities of that time. Today, it remains a notable example of the civil architecture of the late Renaissance in Brittany.

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