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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The Maison du Gissant, located at 13 rue de l'Horloge in Dinan (Côtes-d'Armor), is a monument dating back to the 13th and 17th centuries. This building, partially classified as a Historic Monument since 1961, is distinguished by its protected facades and roofs, reflecting architectural influences of these two periods. Its name evokes a possible ancient presence of a layman, although this hypothesis is not explicitly confirmed by available sources.

The location of the Maison du Gissant, in the historic centre of Dinan, suggests a role in medieval and modern urban life. Dinan, a fortified town of Brittany, was a commercial and strategic crossroads, and this type of house could belong to an affluent family or serve as a public place. The 17th century changes indicate an adaptation to the architectural and social evolutions of the period, without the sources specifying the exact reasons for these transformations.

Ranked by ministerial decree in 1961, the Maison du Gissant is now owned by the municipality of Dinan. The available data indicate its exact address and approximate GPS location, but do not specify its current use (visit, rental, or other). Its state of conservation and accessibility appear to be monitored, as evidenced by the accuracy of its location in heritage bases.

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