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Origin and history

The house at 8 Savary Street in Quimperlé is a typical example of 16th century civil architecture. This building is distinguished by its corbellations, its apparent wood pieces and its ground sandstones, characteristic of the urban buildings of this time. Its inscription under the title of Historical Monuments by decree of 19 October 1928 specifically concerns the facade and roof on street, emphasizing its heritage interest.

Quimperlé, the town of Finistère in Brittany, was in the Renaissance a dynamic city, marked by trade and crafts. Woodlot houses, such as Savary Street, reflect this prosperity and the importance of urban housing in social organization. These buildings served both as housing, workshop and sometimes as a place of commerce for local artisans or merchants.

The protection of this house in 1928 is part of a broader desire to preserve the Breton architectural heritage, which was then threatened by urban transformations. Today, it still bears witness to the traditional know-how in carpentry and carpentry, while illustrating the style of late medieval houses adapted to the needs of urban life.

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