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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The 16th century house of Quimperlé is a remarkable example of civil architecture in wooden panels, characteristic of Brittany during the Renaissance. Classified as a Historical Monument by decree of 5 June 1931, it illustrates the artisanal know-how of the period, with a structure preserved despite centuries. Its location at 16 Dom-Morice Street, in the historic centre of Quimperlé, makes it a witness to the city's urban heritage.

The 16th-century wooden houses in Brittany were often used as housing for wealthy merchants or artisans, reflecting the economic prosperity of the region at that time. Quimperlé, then an important commercial crossroads between land and sea, saw this type of construction develop, combining residential and sometimes artisanal functions. Their preservation today offers an overview of the daily life and social organization of the era, where wood, a local material, dominated vernacular architecture.

The 1931 classification underscores the heritage value of this house, protected for its authenticity and conservation status. Available data from sources such as Monumentum and the Merimée database confirm its status as a key element of the Quimperlo heritage. Although the details of its occupants or its precise use are lacking, its architecture and location make it an essential historical landmark in Finistère.

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