Construction of the house vers 1560 (≈ 1560)
Creation of the main body and cellars.
XVIIe siècle
North wing expansion
North wing expansion XVIIe siècle (≈ 1750)
Extension along the servitude path.
XVIIIe siècle
Adding panels
Adding panels XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
Modification of inner berries and decorations.
début XIXe siècle
Upholstery
Upholstery début XIXe siècle (≈ 1904)
Painted and panelled coastal observation piece.
16 juillet 1997
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 16 juillet 1997 (≈ 1997)
Protection of the house and enclosure walls.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
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Origin and history
This merchant's house, located 9 rue Amiral-Réveillère in Roscoff, was built during a town planning operation in the 3rd quarter of the 16th century, around 1560. It illustrates the rise of the harbour district, with a house served by an outdoor staircase and vaulted cellars in cradle, designed to store barrels and goods. Its architecture reflects the commercial maritime activity of Roscoff, where foundations bathe directly in the sea via a servitude path.
In the 17th century, the house was enlarged by a north wing along the way, while in the 18th century, the interiors were decorated with panelling. An anonymous shield carved on the chimney lintel, framed by two lions, probably evokes a merchant's mark. The summit of the north wing, built in the early 19th century, housed a panelled and painted room to observe the coast, highlighting its use both residential and strategic.
Classified as a Historical Monument in 1997 (logis and walls of enclosure), this house bears witness to Breton maritime exchanges, mixing bourgeois habitat, harbour activities and architectural adaptations over nearly five centuries. Its protected features include medieval structures and 18th and 19th century amenities.
