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Origin and history

The house at 8 rue Saint-Mathieu in Quimper is a typical example of 17th century Breton civil architecture. Its main interest lies in its wooden facade, characteristic of the urban buildings of that time in the region. It is part of the old district of Quimper, a preserved area where many testimonies of medieval and modern heritage remain. The building was partially protected by an inscription under the Historic Monuments in 1956, specifically concerning its street façade and the corresponding roof slope.

The inscription under the title of Historical Monuments, effective by order of 22 May 1956, underlines the heritage value of this building. Although the sources do not specify its original use, wood-paned houses of this period often served as dwellings for local artisans, merchants or notables. Their presence in the city centre of Quimper reflects the economic and social importance of the city in the modern era, marked by active commerce and a structured urban life around these buildings.

The location of the house, on Rue Saint-Mathieu, illustrates the dense and organic urban planning of the Breton cities before the major developments of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The available coordinates place the monument in the Finistère department (29), in Brittany, with a geographical accuracy deemed fair (note 5/10). No information is provided on its current accessibility (visit, rental, etc.), or on any historic owners or occupants.

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