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Origin and history

The house at 8 Rue au Lait in Quintin is a remarkable example of 17th-century civil architecture, when the town was erected in the Duchy (1691). This two-storey building is distinguished by its corbels, its beams and ground supports, as well as a corner column resting on a carved cap. The facade, pierced by a pediment and pilasters door, illustrates the care taken to ornamentation during this prosperous era for Quintin, where the local aristocracy and the merchant bourgeoisie marked the urban landscape.

Quintin, which became duchy in 1691, preserved several 17th and 18th century buildings, witness to its growth under the Old Regime. This house, classified as a Historic Monument in 1977 for its facades and roofs, reflects the influence of architectural styles of the period, mixing functionality and decoration. Its location in the city centre, between rue au Lait and rue Belle-Étoile, suggests a role in the commercial or residential life of Quintin, then crossroads of exchanges in interior Brittany.

The protected elements (façades, roofs, cadastre B 74) highlight the heritage value of the place, preserved despite an approximate GPS location (accuracy noted 6/10). No information is available on its current use (visit, rental, accommodation), but its ranking makes it a key testimony to the Breton urban history of the Great Century.

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