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Heritage classified

Origin and history

This house in Dinan, Brittany, is an emblematic monument of the 16th and 18th centuries. It illustrates the civil architecture of these periods, with characteristic elements of Renaissance and classical styles. Its location at 8 rue du Jerzual, in a historic district of Dinan, reinforces its heritage interest. The house has been protected under the Historic Monuments since 1961, with a classification covering its facades and roofs.

The construction of this house is part of an urban context marked by the development of Dinan, port and merchant town in Brittany. In the 16th century, the region experienced a period of prosperity linked to maritime trade and crafts, while in the 18th century, architectural transformations reflected the evolution of tastes and techniques. This type of house, often inhabited by local merchants or notables, bears witness to the economic and social dynamism of the city at those times.

The 1961 classification underlines the heritage value of this monument, whose architectural elements (façades, roofs) are representative of the stylistic evolutions between Renaissance and modern times. The precise location, although subject to approximation in the sources, places this monument in the heart of an emblematic district of Dinan, strengthening its tourist and historical appeal.

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