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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The house on 16 rue des Gentilshommes in Quimper is a typical example of 17th century Breton civil architecture. Its wooden facade, covered with a crepasing on lattis, rests on a masonry base, characteristic of the urban buildings of the period. This building is integrated into the ancient fabric of the city, reflecting local construction techniques and the spatial organization of Breton city centres at this time.

Classified as a Historic Monument, this house saw its facade on street and its corresponding roof cover protected by an inscription order dated 22 May 1956. This status underscores its heritage importance, although the available sources do not specify its original use or its potential owners. Its location in the historic district of Quimper, marked by narrow streets and half-timbered houses, reflects the medieval and modern town planning of the city.

The geographical data indicate an approximate location between 14 and 16 rue des Gentilshommes, with an accuracy considered "a priori satisfactory". No information is provided on its current accessibility (visit, rental, or accommodation), or on any interior developments. Sources are limited to architectural descriptions and legal protection, without details of its social history or past occupants.

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