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Quimper House is a 17th-century historical monument located in the heart of the Breton city. It is distinguished by a hybrid architecture, combining a masonry ground floor and a wooden floor, characteristic of the urban buildings of the period in this region. This type of structure reflects both the technical constraints and the resources available at this time, where wood and stone often coexisted in dwellings.

Classified as a Historical Monument, this house was partially protected by order of 22 May 1956, specifically covering its street façade and the corresponding roof slope. This official recognition underscores its heritage interest, although its exact location has been discussed, with two addresses mentioned: Place au Beurre and Rue du Salle. The accuracy of its geographical location is assessed as poor (note 5/10), which may complicate its precise identification in the current urban fabric.

In modern times, wood-paned houses like this often served as housing for artisans, merchants or wealthy families in Breton cities. Quimper, then an important economic and religious centre, saw these houses coexist with larger stone buildings, such as churches or private hotels. These houses bear witness to a period when the city was developing around its commercial activities, particularly related to the production of earthenware and maritime trade.

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