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The house in Port Louis, dated the 3rd quarter of the 19th century, is actually a hotel built in 1768 by Jean de Kerdrain, a shipowner. The building is distinguished by its typical architecture of the era: a ground floor and a floor surmounted by a mansard attic pierced with low arched windows. The bays, also in low arches, have double windows with old small tiles, while the corners are reinforced by granite chains. Inside, the panelling, fastening cabinets and stair ramp date from the initial construction, showing the care taken to this building.

In the courtyard, a granite well fitted with a margin recalls the importance of water points in the properties of that time. The house, classified as a Historic Monument, saw its facades and roofs protected by an order of 19 November 1946. Its location, in 2 Place du Marché (formerly 1 Place du Marché), makes it a central element of the architectural heritage of Port Louis, a city marked by its maritime and commercial history.

The building illustrates the architectural style of Breton mansions of the 18th century, often built by shipowners or traders enriched by maritime commerce. These houses reflected both the social status of their owners and the stylistic influences of the era, blending classic elegance and robustness, as evidenced by granite-angle chains and open-planed skylights. The preservation of interior elements, such as paneling and stair ramp, offers a valuable insight into the techniques and decorative taste of this period.

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