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Origin and history

This house, located in Saint-Malo, Ille-et-Vilaine, is a historical monument whose facades and roofs were inscribed by order of 14 February 1946. It is located at 1 rue Mahé-de-la-Bourdonnais, in the historic centre of the city. Although its exact origin is not specified, it is associated with the early enclosure of Saint Malo, suggesting an old construction integrated with the first fortifications of the city.

The building, now protected for its heritage interest, reflects the typical architecture of the intramural houses of Saint-Malo. Its inscription in the title of Historic Monuments bears witness to its historical and aesthetic value, although the archives available do not detail its original use or its possible significant occupants. The location, noted as "a priori satisfactory" (level 6/10), allows to situate it in a neighborhood full of history, close to the ramparts and the port.

Saint-Malo, the major port city of Brittany, has had a history marked by the maritime trade, the race (legal piracy) and the conflicts related to its strategic position. Houses like this, often built from local stone, served both as dwellings, storage places for merchants, and sometimes as secondary defence points. Their preservation offers an overview of urban life in times when the city was surrounded by ramparts, between the Middle Ages and the modern period.

Current practical information does not specify whether the building is open to visitors, converted into guest rooms or cultural spaces. Its status as a registered monument, however, limits possible modifications, guaranteeing the preservation of its original architectural elements. Available sources (Monumentum, Mérimée base) confirm its exact address and Insee code (35288), attached to the Ille-et-Vilaine department and the Brittany region.

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