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Origin and history

The House of Tréguier is a remarkable example of Breton civil architecture from the late Middle Ages, built on a narrow and deep plot. Its street façade, originally made of wood, was rebuilt in granite stoneware in the 17th century, then modified in the 18th century by a two-span masonry. The interior plan, with two rooms per level and a side screw staircase, reflects the domestic and commercial uses of the era: street shop and kitchen on courtyard, typical of the houses of merchants.

The south facade, facing the courtyard, is distinguished by its small schist bellows and bays with chamfered frames, including narrow windows on the upper floors and crosses on the lower levels. These stylistic elements, including the 15th century windows on the garden side, attest to its late medieval origin. The side door provides access to a corridor to the stairs and floors, illustrating an optimized spatial organization for mixed use (housing and commerce).

Classified as a Historical Monument in 1964 for its facades and roofs, this house embodies the architectural evolution of Breton urban houses, marked by partial reconstructions in the 17th and 18th centuries. Its present state is the result of these successive transformations, while maintaining characteristic features of the late 15th century, a period which is a delight for trade in the region. The location in Tréguier, an active market town, highlights its role in the economic and social fabric of the period.

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