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This 16th century building, located in Rochefort-en-Terre in Brittany, belongs to an ancient architectural complex grouped between the church and the halls. Although some assumptions suggest that it may have been a dependency of the old castle, it is more likely that it was used as a dwelling for the canons of the local collegiate. A typical example of the civil architecture of this period is its stone-cut facade, with a slightly prominent floor supported by crowlets, and its circular pediment at the top.

On the ground floor, a wooden panel shop was set up, reflecting the frequent mixed use (housing and commerce) in medieval and reborn urban centres. The building was partially protected by an inscription under the Historic Monuments in 1937, specifically covering its façade and roof. This official recognition underscores its heritage importance in the historical landscape of Rochefort-en-Terre, a village ranked among the most beautiful in France.

The location of the building, in the immediate vicinity of central places such as the church and halls, indicates its role in the community life of the time. These buildings often formed an economic and religious heart, where artisans, merchants and clergy members crossed. The architecture, with its residual defensive elements (like crowlets) and its neat openings, illustrates the transition between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, marked by an increasing concern for aesthetics and comfort in urban habitat.

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