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Crec'h Ugien Manor is an iconic 18th-century building located in Lannion, in the Côtes-d'Armor department of Brittany. It is distinguished by its Louis XV style architecture, marked by rectangular lines and curved lintels with openings. The site consists of three main elements: the manor itself, the northern facade of the communes, and an entrance pavilion now in ruins. These architectural features reflect the artistic and social influences of the time, where seigneurial residences combined functionality and refined aesthetics.

The manor house was partially listed as historic monuments on 18 July 1973, a recognition that specifically concerns the facades and roofs of the manor house, the communal building and the entrance pavilion. This heritage protection reflects the historic and architectural significance of the site. The official address of the monument, 28 Place de Marchallac'h, as well as its precise location in the municipality of Lannion, are documented in official databases such as Mérimée. The Insee code of the municipality, 22113, confirms its administrative anchor in the Côtes-d'Armor.

The current state of the entrance pavilion, described as ruined, contrasts with the relative conservation of other parts of the mansion. Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, highlight the heritage value of the whole, while noting minor discrepancies in the addresses mentioned (28 Place de Marchallac'h vs 3 Impasse Yves Hernot). These details illustrate the challenges of preserving and documenting historic monuments, where data may vary by source.

The Crec'h Ugien mansion is part of a regional context marked by a rich architectural history, where seigneurial residences and manor houses play a key role in the Breton cultural landscape. The period of construction, the eighteenth century, corresponds to an era of social and economic transformation in France, where the aristocracy and the rising bourgeoisie invest in houses reflecting their status. This monument thus embodies a page of local and national history, linked to the dynamics of power and representation of its time.

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