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Origin and history

The house at 29 rue du Jerzual in Dinan is a building whose origins date back to the 16th century, with modifications or restorations in the 20th century. This monument illustrates the civil architecture of the city of Dinan, marked by its medieval and reborn heritage. The facades and roofs of this house were protected by a registration order under the Historic Monuments on 4 December 1961, highlighting their heritage value and representativeness for local urban history.

The street of the Jerzual, where this house is located, is an emblematic route of Dinan, known for its steep path and half-timbered houses. This type of building reflects the lifestyles and construction techniques of the relevant eras, including the use of local materials such as wood and stone. In the 16th century, Dinan was a prosperous city, integrated into the Duchy of Brittany, where trade and crafts played a central role. The houses of this period often served both as a dwelling and a place of work for merchants or artisans.

The listing of the house as a Historic Monument in 1961 reflects the desire to preserve the architectural heritage of Breton, in a post-Second World War context where the modernization of cities could lead to the disappearance of historical elements. Today, this type of building contributes to the tourist attraction of Dinan, one of the most beautiful detours in France. No information is available on its current use (visit, rental, etc.) or any significant owners.

The available data are mainly from the Merimée database and Monumentum, which identify the administrative and architectural features of the monument. The location of the house is specified by its exact address and Insee code, linking Dinan to the Côtes-d-Armor department and the Brittany region. The accuracy of its geographic location is estimated to be fair (note 5/10), which may reflect the limitations of historical data or old mapping.

No historical character or specific event related to this house is mentioned in the sources consulted. The protected elements are limited to facades and roofs, without details on possible interiors or remarkable outbuildings. The Creative Commons license associated with the photo of the monument suggests accessible visual documentation, but without reference to extensive archives or studies.

The house on 29 rue du Jerzual is thus part of a larger set of protected buildings in Dinan, contributing to the conservation of an urban setting characteristic of small Breton cities. However, its history remains partially documented, inviting further research to clarify its past uses and possible architectural transformations.

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