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The house at 8 rue d'Orléans in Saint-Malo, built in the 1st quarter of the 18th century, is a typical example of the domestic architecture linked to the golden age of the Malouine race. This monument, now classified, reflects the prestige of the shipowners and privateers who made the reputation of the port city during the reign of Louis XIV and Louis XV. Its facades and roofs, as well as its chimney stumps, were protected by ministerial decree in 1942, demonstrating their exceptional heritage value.

Engineer Garengeau, mentioned as the prime contractor, is associated with this building whose exact location (between the streets of Orléans and adjacent) has been documented in the Mérimée base. The house, although not accessible to visitors, embodies the maritime heritage of Saint-Malo, where the race – activity halfway between legal piracy and armed trade – structured the local economy. Its state of conservation and early protection underline its importance in the historic urban landscape.

The 1942 classification specifically covers external elements (facades, roofs, chimneys), suggesting a desire to preserve the visual aspect of the time. The Creative Commons license of the available photos and the poor accuracy of its location (noted 5/10) indicate a known monument but whose practical details (visits, current usage) remain unclear. The house is located in a central area of Saint-Malo, close to the ramparts and harbour activities that made its reputation.

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