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This house, located in Saint-Malo, is a building of the 3rd quarter of the 17th century, integrated into the original enclosure of the city. It is distinguished by its carved wooden door, dated precisely from 1652, which bears witness to the craftsmanship of the time. The building was partially protected under the Historical Monuments, with an inscription by order of 25 March 1935, specifically concerning this door.

The location of the house, at 2 rue Mahé-de-la-Bourdonnais (formerly 6 rue), reflects the historic town planning of Saint-Malo, marked by narrow alleys and stone constructions typical of maritime Brittany. The building, although little documented in its past uses, illustrates the civil architecture of the period, often linked to the flourishing port and commercial activities of the city.

The inscription in the title of Historic Monuments highlights the heritage value of the carved door, a rare and representative element of the 17th century decorative style in Ille-et-Vilaine. This type of door, often decorated with geometric or floral motifs, served both as a social marker for owners and as a protection against the weather, which is common in this coastal region.

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