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Origin and history

The house at 4 Place de la Résistance in Josselin is a remarkable example of 16th century civil architecture. Built in 1564 according to the oral tradition, it is distinguished by its ground floor in masonry and its wooden floor. The central full hanger door, the wooden consoles supporting the cornice, and the corbelled beams ends illustrate the know-how of the artisans of the time. These elements, combined with a travesty based on four beam ends, demonstrate a functional and aesthetic structure.

Classified as a Historical Monument by order of 19 May 1944, this house owes its protection to its street façade and roof, representative of the built heritage of Breton of the Renaissance. The accuracy of its location is estimated as fair (note 5/10), and its official address, confirmed by the Mérimée base, places it in the Morbihan department in Brittany. No information is available on its current use (visit, rental, etc.).

The architectural style of this house reflects the influences of the Renaissance in Brittany, a period marked by economic and cultural growth. Wood-paned houses, like this one, were often built by wealthy merchants or artisans, symbolizing their social status. Their presence in cities like Josselin, then dynamic thanks to its castle and commercial activity, underlines the importance of these buildings in the urban fabric of the time.

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