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Origin and history

The house located at 5 rue du Lycée in Quimper is a 17th century civil building, typical of the Breton urban architecture of this period. It is distinguished by its facade and roof, which were inscribed in the Historical Monuments by order of 22 May 1956. These protected elements reflect the stylistic and constructive characteristics of the modern era in Brittany, where bourgeois or artisanal houses began to structure the landscape of expanding cities.

In the 17th century, Quimper, then an important economic and religious centre in Finistère, saw its urban fabric densified with stone constructions, often intended for local merchants, artisans or notables. The houses of that time served as both a place of residence, a workshop or a trade, illustrating the versatility of buildings in a society where professional and domestic activities were closely linked. This monument fits into this context, although the available archives do not specify its original use or its occupants.

The partial protection of the house in 1956, limited to its street façade and corresponding roof, underscores the heritage interest of its exterior appearance. This late inscription, almost three centuries after its construction, bears witness to a gradual awareness of the historical value of ordinary civilian buildings, often overshadowed by more prestigious religious or military monuments. Today, its exact address and location are documented in the Merimée database, although its geographical accuracy is considered poor (level 5/10).

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