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Origin and history

This house, located at 6 rue Saint-Thomas in Saint-Malo, is a historic monument whose facades and roofs were inscribed by order of 14 February 1946. It is representative of local architecture and bears witness to the urban history of the city, especially as an element of the city's early enclosure. Its location, in an area marked by ancient fortifications, underlines its importance in the historical fabric of Saint-Malo.

In Saint-Malo, the major port city of Brittany, old houses like this often reflect a period when the city was surrounded by ramparts to protect itself from invasions or maritime attacks. These buildings, integrated with defensive systems, served both residential and strategic points in urban organization. Their preservation makes it possible today to understand the architectural and military evolution of the region, as well as the way of life of the inhabitants throughout the centuries.

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