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Origin and history

The 16th century house, located on the edge of the alley extending the rue des Sorciers in Josselin (Morbihan), is a typical example of Breton Renaissance civil architecture. Its masonry ground floor is surmounted by a wood-paned floor, characterized by a travesty resting on four ends of corbelled beams. A cornice and wooden consoles support the whole, while a full hanger door adorns the facade. The oral tradition attributes its construction to the year 1564, although this date is not formally attested by archives.

Classified as a Historical Monument by order of 19 May 1944, this house owes its protection to its street façade and roof, elements considered representative of the local architectural heritage. The cadastre identifies the property under the reference AC 171. Its official address, 4 Place de la Résistance, corresponds to a central area of Josselin, a city marked by its medieval history and emblematic castle. The accuracy of its geographic location is estimated as "passible" (note 5/10), based on available data.

The building illustrates construction techniques in the 16th century in Brittany, where wood and stone combine to meet residential needs and climatic constraints. Corbelled houses, like this one, reflect a period of relative prosperity for Breton towns, often linked to trade or crafts. Their preservation offers a tangible testimony of urban life before modern transformations. No information is available on current use (visit, rental, accommodation).

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