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Heritage classified

Origin and history

This house, located in Saint-Malo in Brittany, is a historical monument whose origin dates back to the town's early enclosure. Although its exact date of construction is not specified, its integration into the old fortifications underlines its importance in the urban history of Saint Malo. It is distinguished by its facade, protected since 1946, reflecting an architectural style typical of the region.

The house is located at 2 rue Boursaint (formerly Boursaint), in the department of Ille-et-Vilaine, and bears the cadastral number AB 333. Its inscription in the title of Historical Monuments, by decree of 14 February 1946, specifically concerns its facade, thus marking its heritage value. The accuracy of its location is estimated as fair, with an alternative address suggested at 26 Rue de la Herse.

Saint-Malo, the emblematic port city of Brittany, has had a history marked by its strategic and commercial role since the Middle Ages. Houses integrated into the enclosures, such as this one, often served as houses for merchants, artisans or bulwarks. Their presence illustrates the defensive and social organisation of the city, where the civil architecture interfered with military infrastructure to meet the needs of an active population in maritime trade and fisheries.

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