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Origin and history

The terraced houses on the Apport street in Dinan date mainly from the 15th century, although parts date back to the 13th century. Their ground floor, open and covered by a wooden floor supported by massive pillars, creates a semi-exterior space typical of medieval buildings. These houses, aligned in a homogeneous ensemble, form a covered passage despite stylistic differences due to varying periods of construction (XVth-17th centuries).

Architecture combines elements of the 15th century, such as ground sandstones and prismatic consoles, with later modifications. A 2019 dendrochronological study dated the main construction of the house at 3 rue de l'Apport between 1469 and 1479. The façade, reorganized in vertical spans, also reveals a revival in the seventeenth century, illustrating the evolution of techniques and tastes.

Classified Historic Monument in 1961 for their facades and roofs, these houses testify to medieval Breton urbanism. Their alignment, despite distinct decorations, creates a visual and functional unit, reflecting the adaptation of the buildings to the commercial and residential needs of the time. The showcases or "fronts-rideau" mask the bearing posts, an innovative technique for the time.

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