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The so-called house of Notre-Dame-de-Rumengol, located in Landerneau in Finistère, is an emblematic 17th-century building. Built of cut stone, it is distinguished by its modillon cornices and pediments, characteristic of the Breton architecture of the time. At the corner of the facade, a niche houses a statue of Notre-Dame, added from the beginning to symbolize the border between the dioceses of Cornwall and Leon.

The protection of this monument was formalized by a decree of 23 March 1928, classifying its facades on the street as well as the niche and statue of the Virgin. This building illustrates the religious and territorial importance of civil constructions in Brittany, where ecclesiastical boundaries were often materialized by architectural elements.

The precise address, 3 rue Saint-Thomas, and its Insee code (29103) confirm its anchoring in the historic centre of Landerneau. Although the practical information about his visit remains unspecified, his status as a Historic Monument makes him a privileged witness to the local heritage.

In the 17th century, Landerneau was a dynamic city, marked by trade and trade between the Breton territories. The stone houses, like that of Notre-Dame-de-Rumengol, reflected the prosperity of the bourgeois and merchants, while serving as visual landmarks for pilgrims and travellers. The presence of the Marian statue also highlights the role of local cults in structuring urban space.

The location of this monument, at the junction of two dioceses, recalls the tensions and historical collaborations between the religious entities of Brittany. These limits, often sources of conflict or cooperation, were embodied in symbols such as this niche, strengthening the identity of communities.

Today, this house embodies the architectural and spiritual memory of Brittany, while posing the question of its tourist and cultural enhancement. Its state of conservation and accessibility remain issues for heritage actors.

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