Origin and history

The houses at numbers 16 and 18 of Rue de la Corne de Cerf, in Saint-Malo, constitute a monument inscribed in the historical fabric of this corsair city. Their presence in this inner-mural district, known for its characteristic architecture, highlights their integration into an urban complex marked by centuries of maritime and commercial history. These buildings, although their exact construction period is not specified in the available sources, reflect the architectural techniques and styles specific to the Breton region, adapted to local geographical and climatic constraints.

Saint-Malo, the major port city of Brittany, has always been a crossroads of exchanges and defense. Houses such as those on Rue de la Corne de Cerf served both as houses for the families of merchants, sailors or artisans, and as places of storage or trade. Their layout and structure were often designed to withstand weather and potential assaults, while meeting the needs of an active population in the fisheries, shipping and shipbuilding sectors.

These buildings thus contribute to the heritage identity of a city where history is read through every street and every stone.