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Origin and history

This house, classified as Monument Historic, is an architectural testimony of the first quarter of the eighteenth century in Saint-Malo. It was built during the second increment of the city, between 1716 and 1725, during which time many constructions were carried out according to the plans of the engineer Garangeau. Originally, it served as a home for a privateer, reflecting the importance of this activity to the harbour city.

The structure, masonry of granite rubble, is distinguished by its frames of doors and windows, its base and its cornice, all made of granite. Roofs, high and surmounted by massive chimney stumps, are characteristic of local architecture. In August 1944, the building was completely destroyed by fire, before being restored. The facades, roofs, skylights and chimney stumps have been protected since a registration order in 1942.

Located at 3 rue Saint-Philippe, this house illustrates the planned urban planning of Saint-Malo in the 18th century, marked by the influence of military engineers like Garangeau. Its architecture, both robust and functional, met the needs of privateers, while integrating into the expanding urban landscape. The location, although noted as 'passable' (5/10), remains a point of interest to understand the maritime history of the city.

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