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Heritage classified

Origin and history

This house, located at 6 rue Robert-Surcouf in Saint-Malo, is a Historic Monument whose origins date back to the early walls of the city. Although its exact date of construction is not specified, its integration into the initial ramparts demonstrates its importance in the urban history of Saint-Malo. Its architecture, marked by a facade and roof inscribed in the inventory since 1946, reflects the typical built heritage of the Breton region.

Saint-Malo, an emblematic port city, has had a history marked by its strategic role in coastal defence and maritime commerce. Houses like this, integrated into the old fortifications, often illustrated the duality between civilian habitat and defensive structure. Their preservation makes it possible today to understand the urban and architectural evolution of the city, between the Middle Ages and the modern era.

The official protection of the façade and roof by decree of 14 February 1946 underlines the heritage value of this building. Although little details are available about its occupants or its precise use, its location in the historic centre of Saint-Malo makes it a silent witness to the transformations of the city over the centuries.

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