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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The house located in Fougères, Ille-et-Vilaine (Bretagne region), dates from the seventeenth century. It is distinguished by its gable structure, combining a ground floor in masonry and a wooden floor, characteristic of the urban buildings of this period. The building has been listed as a Historic Monument since 1931, with specific protection on its façade and roof.

The precise address of this house is the 2 rue de Lusignan (formerly Nançon) in Fougères. Its state of conservation and location were assessed as poor (note of 5/10 for accuracy), but it remains a notable architectural testimony of the city. Available sources, such as the Merimée and Monumentum base, confirm its heritage status without providing more details on its history or occupants.

In the 17th century, Fougères was a dynamic city in Brittany, marked by a mixed economy (agriculture, crafts, commerce). Woodhouses, like this one, often housed merchants or artisans. Their masonry ground floor was sometimes used as a workshop or schoppe, while the wooden floor was reserved for housing. These buildings reflected the relative prosperity of the local bourgeoisie and the constructive techniques of the time.

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