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Origin and history

The house at 2 Rue Mahé de la Bourdonnais in Saint-Malo is a building built in the 3rd quarter of the 17th century, more precisely around 1652, as evidenced by its carved wooden door. This building was originally part of the original enclosure of the city, highlighting its role in the city's defensive and urban history. Its architecture reflects the techniques and styles of the era, with particular attention to decorative elements such as the door, now protected.

The carved door, dated 1652, is the most remarkable element of this house. It was listed in the Historic Monuments by order of March 25, 1935, recognizing its heritage value. Although the sources do not specify the details of its construction or its former owners, its integration into the primitive enclosure suggests a function both residential and strategic. Today, the building is located in the historic centre of Saint-Malo, an area marked by its maritime and private history.

Saint-Malo, in the seventeenth century, was a prosperous city thanks to its port and its commercial and private activities. The houses of this period, like that of Rue Mahé de la Bourdonnais, were often built in stone or wood, with decorative elements reflecting the richness of the local shipowners and merchants. These buildings were involved in both the daily life and defence of the city, in a context where fortifications played a key role against external attacks.

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