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The Pontbriand hotel is a private hotel located in Dinan, in the Côtes-d'Armor department, Brittany. Built in 1774 for Joseph-Victor du Breil de Pontbriand, it carries on its façade-is a stone carved with the motto Spes Mea Deus (My Hope is God). This house was the last pillared house erected in Dinan before the prohibition of this type of construction in 1776, reflecting the urban norms of the time.

The building, located at 6 rue de la Lainerie, is distinguished by its typical 18th century architecture. It was listed as historical monuments on 4 December 1961, protecting its facades and roofs. This recognition underscores its heritage importance in the urban landscape of Dinan, a city known for its rich medieval and classical heritage.

Joseph-Victor of the Breil of Pontbriand (1724–84), the owner of the hotel, belonged to a noble Breton family. The construction of this residence illustrates the social prestige of local elites on the eve of the French Revolution, marking a transition between ancient architectural traditions and new urban regulations.

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