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This 18th century house is located at 18 rue Jules-Legrand (formerly Rue de l'Hôpital) in Lorient, Morbihan. It is distinguished by its facade adorned with a wrought iron balcony, typical of the architecture of the era. These decorative elements, as well as white stone consoles and carved medallions, reflect the artisanal know-how of the Enlightenment. The protection of this monument was formalized by an inscription on 9 December 1929, recognizing its heritage value.

The entrance door, topped by a balcony with rounded ironwork, and the windows on the first floor, with wrought iron benches, illustrate attention to aesthetic details. These architectural features suggest an influence of the urban styles of the era, where the facades worked marked the social status of the owners. Lorient, a dynamic port in the 18th century, saw the development of a merchant bourgeoisie anxious to display its prosperity through elegant residences.

Today, this house bears witness to the urban history of Lorient and its architectural evolution. Although information about its original use or occupants remains scarce, its inclusion in historical monuments makes it a preserved example of the Breton heritage. The accuracy of its location, assessed as fair, and the data available in the Merimée and Wikidata databases make it a topic of study for local history enthusiasts.

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