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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The house at 3 rue du Lycée in Quimper is a 18th-century civil building, typical of the Breton urban architecture of that time. Its inscription as a Historic Monument in 1956 specifically covers the street façade and the corresponding roof slope, reflecting its heritage interest in the conservation of the old building.

Quimper, the historic town of Brittany, was at this time an important economic and administrative centre, marked by artisanal and commercial activities. Bourgeois houses like this often served as residences for wealthy families or local notables, playing a role in the social and urban structure of the city. Their preservation today allows us to understand the architectural evolution and lifestyles of past centuries.

The location of this house, indicated with average accuracy (level 5/10 according to the Merimée base), corresponds to the official address of the 3 rue du Lycée, although GPS coordinates suggest a proximity to the 4 Bis of the same street. This minor geographical ambiguity does not alter its status as a protected heritage, attested by the 1956 Ministerial Decree.

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