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Origin and history

The buildings located 6-10 courtyard La Houssaye in Saint-Malo date from the second half of the seventeenth century, with a hotel dated precisely from 1673. Although its exact sponsor remains uncertain, the hypothesis of a construction for the Duke of Chaulnes, lieutenant general and then governor of Brittany (1669-1695), is raised. The latter, established in Saint-Malo in 1672, could have been at the origin of this building, although this theory is not proven. The hotel nevertheless bears witness to a great wealth, as evidenced by its painted ceiling rediscovered in 1979, whose style recalls the decors of the Rennes Parliament.

The painted ceiling, comparable to those of the Tournelle Council Chamber, suggests a link with Rennes artistic circles. It could be the work of Antoine de Brays, interior architect, or his workshop. The protected elements include the façades, the corner pavilion, the fence wall, the gate, the roofs (registered in 1946), as well as the painted ceiling itself (registered in 1995). The official address is the 10 Courtyard La-Houssaye, although GPS coordinates point to the Rue de la Victoire.

The building, classified as a Historical Monument, reflects the Malian civil architecture of the Great Century, marked by the influence of Breton elites and artists related to Rennes. Its state of conservation and its location (precision: 5/10) make it a rare testimony of this period, although its exact history remains partially obscure. Available sources (Monumentum, Merimée base) confirm its heritage importance, without specifying its current use (visit, rental, etc.).

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