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The residence of the Louis-Noir Pass, located in Roscoff (Finistère), is a house on a regular L-shaped plan, built of granite and cut stones between the late 16th and early 17th centuries. It is distinguished by its staircase turret decorated with merchant weapons, a basement, a square floor, and a slate roof. Five circular firing openings, now blocked, bear witness to its defensive function, with three east-facing flares and two north- and south-facing. This house was initially on strike, participating in Roscoff's harbour defense system.

The house is an extension of an older building, dating from the beginning of the 16th century, of which there remains a wall and a cellar, now integrated into the neighbouring property of 9 rue Gambetta. Unique with Marie Stuart's house, she has a gallery in her inner courtyard, as well as a gallery superior to the capitals decorated with various motifs. Former shipowner's or merchant's residence, it illustrates the architecture of roscovite merchant's houses, combining habitat, professional activity and protection.

Classified as a Historical Monument by order of 23 July 1997, the house includes in its protection the adjoining wall with the house located at 9 Gambetta Street. The upper parts were transformed in the 19th century, but the whole preserves defensive elements such as a scallop, reflecting its historical role in the port of Roscoff, formerly directly accessible from the property.

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