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Origin and history

The house at 31 Place du Centre in Guingamp is an iconic Breton heritage building. Although its construction period was officially indicated as the 16th century, a 2011 dendrochronological study by Valentine Guillevic revealed that the wood used for its construction would have been used between 1488 and 1489. This discovery suggests an older origin than that originally estimated, partially replacing its construction at the end of the 15th century.

Classified as a Historic Monument by order of 5 February 1923, this house is distinguished by its facades and roof, which constitute the protected elements. Its historic address, initially recorded as 33 and 31 rue Edouard Ollivro, reflects the urban evolutions of Guingamp, a town in the Côtes d'Armor region of Brittany. The current location, confirmed by GPS coordinates, corresponds to 29 Rue Édouard Ollivro.

The building illustrates Breton medieval civil architecture, with wooden construction techniques characteristic of the late Middle Ages. Although the sources do not specify its original use, this type of house could be used as a dwelling for local merchants, artisans or notables. Its classification reflects its heritage value, both for its state of conservation and for the teachings it offers on the construction methods of the time.

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