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Origin and history

The house at 64 rue du Petit-Fort in Dinan is a 16th century civil building, typical of the Breton Renaissance architecture. Its facades and roofs, inscribed in the Historical Monuments by decree of 4 December 1961, illustrate the built heritage of this period in the region. The building, located in the historic centre of Dinan, reflects the constructive techniques and decorative styles in vogue at that time, although its original use is not specified in the available sources.

In the 16th century, Dinan, a fortified town of Brittany, experienced an economic boom linked to maritime commerce and crafts. The houses of this period, often made of stone or wood, served as both a dwelling, a workshop and a storage place for local merchants and artisans. This type of building was involved in structuring the urban fabric, while at the same time demonstrating the social status of their owners.

The protection of its architectural elements in 1961 underscores its heritage importance in the historic Dinan landscape.

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