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Origin and history

The house at 9 rue du Cochet in Dinan is a remarkable example of medieval Breton civil architecture. Its wooden panel facades, characteristic of 16th century urban buildings, feature a square floor with a corbellation supported by consoles. The ancient decorations, especially the balusters and prismatic consoles, bear witness to a refined artisanal know-how, characteristic of this period of prosperity for merchant cities like Dinan.

The stylistic analysis of architectural elements, such as baluster-shaped consoles or modillons under the opening of neighbouring number 11, makes it possible to envisage dating around the mid-16th century. These ornamental details, combined with the wooden panel structure, illustrate the evolution of construction techniques and aesthetic tastes during the Renaissance in Brittany. The protection of facades and roofs by decree of 4 December 1961 underlines the heritage importance of this building.

At that time, Dinan, a fortified and harbour town, experienced economic growth linked to maritime and land trade. Wood-paned houses, such as the one on Rue du Coignet, served both as houses for merchants or artisans and as storage or sale places. Their concentration in the historical centre reflects the social and economic organization of the city, where vernacular architecture blended with external influences, including Norman and Angelvines.

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