Construction of hotel 1714 (≈ 1714)
Date engraved on the front door.
1790-1793 (environ)
Conjugation of the Road
Conjugation of the Road 1790-1793 (environ) (≈ 1792)
Refuge of royalists during the Revolution.
5 juin 1964
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 5 juin 1964 (≈ 1964)
Protection of facades and roofs.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Facades and roofs (Case A 659): inscription by order of 5 June 1964
Key figures
Henry (hôtelier) - Royalist owner and plotter
Arrested for pro-monarchist clandestine mail.
Membres de la Conjuration de la Rouërie - Refractory Royalists
Hidden in the hotel during the Revolution.
Origin and history
The Hotel du Pélican is an emblematic building of Saint-Malo, built in 1714 as evidenced by the date engraved above its entrance door. Located at 8-10 rue Ville-Pépin in the Saint-Servan district, it retains an intact facade with small tiles and a granite base. Originally, the hotel had important outbuildings, including a hostel, stables and discounts, reflecting its versatile role in local life.
During the French Revolution, the Hôtel du Pélican became a strategic place by sheltering members of the Conjuration of Rouërie, a royalist network. The hotelier Henry, arrested for his involvement in clandestine mail between Saint-Malo, Jersey and England, illustrates the political importance of the site. Its architecture, including a palan system for lowering barrels to the cellar, also reveals its practical and commercial use.
Ranked a historic monument since June 5, 1964, the Pelican Hotel is now protected for its facades and roofs. Its history combines architectural heritage, economic activities (inn, storage) and political events, making it a key witness to the history of the 18th century. The Merimée base and local sources, such as Monumentum, confirm its exact address and heritage status.
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