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Origin and history

The house at 23 Place du Général-Leclerc in Lannion, in the Côtes-d'Armor department in Brittany, dates from the 16th century. It is part of a set of two houses (Nos. 21 and 23) whose facades are completely covered with slate, a local architectural peculiarity. These buildings bear witness to the traditional Breton style of the time, marked by the use of local materials such as Lardian, abundant in the area.

The house was partially classified as historical monuments by order of 31 March 1926, a recognition that specifically concerns its facades and roofs. This protection highlights its heritage interest, linked to its characteristic architecture and its seniority. The Place du Général-Leclerc, where it is located, is a central place in Lannion, reflecting the urban history of this Breton city.

The Côtes-d'Armor, and more broadly Brittany, were in the 16th century an area marked by a rural and maritime economy. Slate houses, like this one, often illustrated the relative prosperity of their owners, related to local trade or crafts. These houses also served as symbols of permanence in a context where Breton cities developed around public squares, places of exchange and community life.

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