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The house located at 7 rue Saint-Mathieu in Quimper is a 16th century building, typical of Breton architectural heritage. It is distinguished by its stone façade, characteristic of the urban buildings of this period, and is an integral part of the historic district of the city. Its inscription as a Historic Monument in 1956 bears witness to its heritage value, particularly for its roof slope and its facade on street.

The location of this house, in the old center of Quimper, reflects medieval and reborn urban planning. At that time, Quimper was a commercial and religious crossroads in Brittany, where stone houses often symbolized the prosperity of local merchants or notables. This type of building, although apparently modest, played a key role in the social and economic structuring of Breton cities.

The partial inscription of the house (facade and roof) by decree of 22 May 1956 underlines the importance of preserving the most representative architectural elements of the period. The available data do not specify its original use, but its integration into the old urban fabric suggests a residential or artisanal function, common in medieval city centres.

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