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Origin and history

The house located at 42 Place du Centre in Guingamp is a 16th-century civil building, representative of the Breton urban architecture of the Renaissance. Its most remarkable element is its adorned door, characteristic of the style of the period, which motivated its inscription as Historical Monuments by ministerial decree in 1926. This type of half-timbered or stone house reflects the growing prosperity of Breton cities in the 16th century, a period marked by the development of local trade and crafts.

The inscription as Historic Monument in 1926 specifically concerns the 16th century door overlooking the inner courtyard. This heritage protection reflects the importance attached to the architectural details of the Breton Renaissance, which are often preserved despite the subsequent changes in buildings. The location of this house in the centre of Guingamp, Place du Centre, suggests its potential role in the social or economic life of the city in modern times, although the archives do not specify its original function (bourgeois dwelling, commerce, or other).

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