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The building in Morlaix, Finistère, is an old house dating from the 16th century. It is distinguished by its interior wooden staircase, adorned with naive sculptures mixing rinceaux, volutes and vegetal motifs (rosaces, ivy, clusters of vines). These decorations illustrate a pivotal period between medieval art and renaissant influences, with a craft performance typical of the period.

The central post of the landing faithfully reproduces the tower and bell tower of the church of Saint-Mélaine of Morlaix, while the face of the saint serves as a handrest. These details highlight the link between local religious heritage and civil architecture. The staircase, the only element protected by a decree of 27 April 1972, bears witness to the decorative richness of the Breton interiors of the Renaissance.

The exact address, 49 Ange-de-Guernisac Street, places the monument in the historic center of Morlaix, a port city then booming commercial. The confirmed GPS location and the mention in the Merimée base make it a documented example of the easy habitat of the time, although its cartographic accuracy is considered poor (note 5/10).

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