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Origin and history

The hotel in Guingamp, often called "Hôtel des Monnaies", "Hôtel du Cheval Blanc" or "Hôtel de l'Empereur et des voyageurs", dates from the 16th century. A local tradition evokes a monetary strike workshop of the time of the Dukes of Brittany (XIVth–XVth centuries) nearby, but no document confirms its exact location on the current site. The current building seems to be linked to real estate transactions carried out by influential bourgeois from the end of the sixteenth century.

Between 1587 and 1640 Gilles Juhel, a wealthy merchant and mayor of Guingamp in 1592, acquired several properties in the area, including potentially this hotel. Later, between 1644 and 1649, Yves de Krémeur bought a series of houses, courtyards and gardens. These transactions reflect the economic and social importance of the place, marked by renovations and changes of owners over the centuries.

In 1731, the Hôtel du Cheval blanc, then owned by Mathurine Huet, underwent extensive work before being sold in 1734 to Guillaume Delpeuch. These developments demonstrate its continued use as a place of accommodation or trade. Ranked a Historic Monument in 2021, the building today retains its courtyard, garden and remains of its gate, excluding contemporary additions. The property now belongs to the municipality of Guingamp.

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