Construction of house XVIIe siècle (≈ 1750)
Estimated period of construction.
22 mai 1956
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 22 mai 1956 (≈ 1956)
Registration of the façade and roof.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
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Origin and history
The house on 16 rue des Gentilshommes in Quimper is a typical example of 17th century Breton civil architecture. Its wooden façade, covered with a crepasing on lattis, rests on a masonry base. This type of construction reflects the local techniques of the time, combining wood and stone for greater durability in the humid climate of the region.
Classified as a Historical Monument by order of 22 May 1956, this house is an integral part of the heritage of the ancient center of Quimper. Only the street façade and the corresponding roof slope are protected (cadastral reference A 439). Its location, in a street with evocative names like Gentilsmen, suggests a neighborhood historically linked to the aristocracy or to the local bourgeoisie.
The available data indicate an approximate location, with a priori satisfactory accuracy (note 6/10). The official address registered in the Mérimée base corresponds to 16 rue des Gentilshommes, in the Finistère department (code Insee 29232). No information is provided on its current use (visit, rental, or accommodation).
