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Origin and history

The houses at 27 rue Olivier-de-Clisson in Josselin, Morbihan, date back to the 16th century. Their civil architecture, marked by the presence of stalls, suggests that they once housed shops or commercial activities. These buildings, typical of the Breton town planning of the Renaissance, bear witness to the economic dynamism of Josselin at that time, a city then driven by local trade and commerce.

Classified as a Historical Monument since 1931 for their facades and roofs, these houses illustrate the evolution of commercial practices in Brittany. Their heritage protection underscores their architectural and historical value, although their exact location remains approximate according to available sources. Olivier-de-Clisson Street, Josselin's iconic street, is home to several medieval and reborn buildings, reflecting the strategic importance of the city.

The lack of details about the owners or merchants who occupied these places limits the knowledge of their social history. However, their inclusion in the title of Historical Monuments attests to their role in the urban and economic landscape of 16th century Brittany. The stalls, key elements of their identification, recall the halls and stalls that then structured the daily life of the merchant towns.

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