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The house in Quimper, Finistère, is a typical example of civil architecture in the second half of the 16th century. It is distinguished by its wooden panels facade with crepasing on lattis, characteristic of the Breton urban buildings of the Renaissance. This building is integrated into the old center of Quimper, reflecting the architectural and economic development of the city at that time. Its inscription as Monument Historique in 1956 underlines its heritage value, especially for its facades on street and the corresponding roof slopes.

The building, located at 2 rue du Lycée and 6 rue du Salé, reflects the construction techniques in force in the 16th century in Brittany. Wood-paned houses, often covered with torchi or creping, were common in medieval and renaissant cities. Their preservation makes it possible today to study urban planning and the lifestyles of the local populations, where these dwellings served both as housing, workshop or trade. The partial inscription of the monument (façades and roof) aims to protect these emblematic elements while allowing a modern adaptation of the interior space.

The location accuracy of this monument is assessed as passable (note 5/10), with an approximate address from GPS coordinates pointing to 6 Rue du Salle. This impreciseness can be explained by urban changes or historical geolocation errors. No information is available on its access to the public (visit, rental, or accommodation), or on any significant owners or occupants. The main sources come from the Monumentum database and from the internal data linked to the Merimée database, without mentioning any additional archives.

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