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Origin and history

The house at 7 Rue du Coignet in Dinan is a historical monument built in the 15th century. This building, typical of Breton medieval civil architecture, is distinguished by its facades and roofs, which were officially protected by a registration order dated 4 December 1961. These elements, referenced under Cadastre B 778, illustrate the built heritage of the city of Dinan, marked by its medieval history and its role in the region.

Dinan, a fortified town in Brittany, was in the 15th century a commercial and strategic crossroads between Normandy and the interior of the Breton lands. The houses of this time, such as that of Rue du Coignet, often reflect the relative ease of local merchants or artisans, as well as the construction techniques in force. Their preservation makes it possible today to understand the urban and social organization of the city at the end of the Middle Ages, in a context where the Duchy of Brittany enjoyed a certain political and cultural autonomy.

The monument is listed in the Mérimée base under the code Insee 22050, corresponding to the municipality of Dinan in the department of Côtes-d-Armor. Although its exact address is specified (7 rue du Coignet), the available geolocation data suggest an approximation, with an accuracy assessed as "passible" (note 5/10). This discreet house, although less known than the castles or churches of the region, contributes to the richness of the Dinan heritage, today enhanced by tools such as Monumentum and Creative Commons licenses for its diffusion.

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