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The house located at 9 and 11 rue du Cochet in Dinan is a remarkable example of medieval civil architecture in wood. Its facades, characterized by a square floor in corbellation, rest on sols supported by prismatic consoles or aisseliers, according to the numbers. These structural elements, combined with carved decorations in the shape of balusters, bear witness to a sophisticated craftsmanship typical of the transition period between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.

The baluster-shaped consoles and modillons present under the opening of number 11 allow historians to consider dating around the mid-16th century. These architectural details, although partially preserved, offer an overview of the stylistic influences of the Breton Renaissance, where ornamentation is combined with traditional constructive techniques. The inclusion of facades and roofs in the 1961 inventory of Historic Monuments underscores their heritage value, despite an approximate geographical location (accuracy noted as "passible").

The absence of sources detailing the occupants or the precise function of these houses limits the understanding of their social role. However, their conservation suggests importance in the urban fabric of Dinan, a city marked by its commercial history and medieval heritage. Wood-paned houses, frequent in Brittany at that time, often served as housing for artisans or merchants, reflecting the economic prosperity of the region in the 16th century.

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