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The house in Landerneau, dating from the 17th century, is a representative example of Breton domestic architecture of this period. Built entirely of cut stone, its facade has a nearly symmetrical ordinance, although the ground floor has undergone subsequent modifications. Two original curved bays remain, reflecting the local architectural style of the period. This building reflects the construction techniques and aesthetic tastes of the Landernean bourgeois or merchants in the 17th century, a period of economic development for the city, linked to its port and commercial role.

Classified as a Historical Monument by order of 29 May 1926, this house is one of the few protected civilian buildings in Landerneau. Its inscription responds to a desire to preserve the built heritage of the city centre, marked by a rich urban history. The precise location, at 22 rue du Commerce (formerly Rue de la Rive), highlights its integration into the historical commercial fabric of the city, between Romain-Desfossés and Chanoine Kerbrat streets. Available sources, such as the Merimée and Monumentum base, confirm its status as a notable heritage element of Finistère.

In the 17th century, Landerneau was a dynamic city, drawing its prosperity from maritime commerce and crafts. Stone houses, like this one, often housed families of wealthy traders or artisans. Their construction of durable materials showed some economic stability, contrasting with the smaller dwellings in the peripheral neighbourhoods. These buildings also played a social role, serving as places of life, work, and sometimes storage for goods. Their preservation today offers a concrete overview of urban life in Brittany under the Ancien Régime.

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