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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The house at 7 rue du Point-du-Jour (formerly known as Point-du-Jour) in Saint-Malo is a monument listed in the inventory of Historic Monuments. Its inscription, effective by decree of 14 February 1946, specifically concerns its facades and roofs, architectural elements considered representative of the local heritage. The exact address, confirmed by the Merimée base, the square in an emblematic district of the city of Mali, close to the ramparts and the coast.

Saint-Malo, a fortified port town in Brittany, has had a history marked by its strategic role in maritime trade and coastal defence. Old houses, such as Point-du-Jour, often reflect the adaptation of homes to the urban and climatic constraints of the region. Although the available archives do not specify the exact time of its construction, its classification in 1946 underscores its importance in the historical fabric of the city, especially after the destruction of the Second World War.

This type of building, typical of Malouin architecture, was generally used as housing for the families of sailors, merchants or artisans, contributing to the economic and social life of the city.

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