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The Malouinière de Château Doré, located in Saint-Malo, is one of the oldest malouinières, these vast marinas built by the region's shipowners in the 17th century. Its sober and symmetrical architecture, marked by a band drawn on the coating, already announces the classic style that will characterize these houses. The construction could date back to the 1660s, and its attribution to the Magon family, a powerful Malouin dynasty of shipowners, is evoked by historical sources.

Inside, the malouinière preserves original elements such as the large staircase and the kitchen fireplace, testimony of its authenticity. The park, surrounded by walls, includes commons, a well, a garden and an access rabine, reflecting the typical organization of these properties. The sobriety of its architecture and the presence of these exterior developments make it an early and representative example of the malouinières.

Château Doré's malouinière has been protected as historical monuments since 2001, with an inscription covering the facades, the roofs of the house and the interior staircase. Its history is closely linked to that of the Magon family, notably to Nicolas Magon de La Chipaudière (1670-1698), whose lineage marked the maritime history of Saint-Malo. The name Bois-Doré, associated with one of his descendants, recalls this filiation.

Located at 48 rue Claude-Monet, this malouinière illustrates the economic and cultural influence of Saint-Malo in the seventeenth century, when the city was a major centre of maritime commerce. Its state of conservation and its inscription among historical monuments underline its heritage importance in the Breton region.

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