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The house in the Faou, in the Finistère, is an example of Breton civil architecture from the 17th century. Its construction is attested by the date 1654 engraved on the lintel of the chimney of the floor, accompanied by the coat of arms of the family L-Haridon, probably its sponsors. The building stands out for its elevation on the street, combining a quartz microdiorite base and high parts in wood strip with a slate feel, while the side facades are in stone. These materials reflect the local resources and construction techniques of the time.

The house has undergone changes over the centuries, including the disappearance of its stair turret or exterior staircase after 1845, as evidenced by historical sources. The facades and roofs were protected by an inscription at the Historic Monuments in 1951, highlighting their heritage value. The current address, 50 rue du Général-de-Gaulle (formerly rue de la Mairie), confirms its anchoring in the historic centre of the Faou, a village marked by its medieval and modern past.

The lack of details on the original use of the house suggests that it served as a bourgeois residence, typical of the wealthy families of Brittany at this time. The coat of arms and the engraved date suggest a desire for social affirmation, common among local elites after the Thirty Years' War. Today, its state of conservation and its location make it an important witness to the Breton domestic architecture of the Great Century.

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