Registration of the façade 19 juin 1926 (≈ 1926)
Protection by ministerial decree
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Origin and history
The house at 5 Rue du Four in Lamballe is a historic monument whose protection concerns the facade. The latter was registered by ministerial decree on 19 June 1926, making it a heritage element recognized by the French authorities. The building is now owned by the commune of Lamballe, in the Côtes-d的Armor department (22), in Brittany.
The location of this monument, although documented in the Merimée base, is considered mediocre (note 5/10), with an approximate address indicated as 7 Rue du Four. No additional information is available regarding its current use (visit, rental, accommodation) or its detailed history before its protection.
The data available are mainly from the Monumentum database and internal archives, without reference to historical events, sponsors or architects associated with this building. The photograph of the monument is attributed to Thesupermat under Creative Commons license, but no architectural or stylistic details are specified in the sources consulted.
In the Breton context of the early 20th century, houses with protected facades such as this often reflect the importance attached to preserving the local vernacular or bourgeois heritage. Lamballe, a city marked by its medieval history and its role in regional commerce, has several classified buildings, although the archives do not specify the exact role of this house in past community life.
The absence of a clear construction period and details of the occupants or alterations to the building limits the understanding of its evolution. Only the protection date (1926) offers a chronological landmark, highlighting the heritage interest of its facade, probably representative of an era or of a local architectural style.
The sources do not mention organized visits or tourist development, suggesting that this monument, although protected, remains little appreciated by the public. Its status as communal property could, however, allow future development projects, as is the case for other similar buildings in Brittany.
