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The Coedigo-Malenfant Manor House, also known as the Coëtdigo Manor House, is a 4th quarter-century building located in Saint-Avé (Morbihan), Brittany. Built in 1588, probably for Jacques Colombel, a valveist drapier merchant, it illustrates the civil architecture of the Breton Renaissance. Its upper entablement bears the engraved date of 1588, attesting its origin. The main building, soberly decorated, is distinguished by two Renaissance-style windows and two chimneys decorated with coat of arms on the first floor.

In the 17th century, a second building was added north of the mansion. He changed hands several times: he moved from the Colombel family to the Cillart family, then to the Cornulier (including René-Charles, son of the president of the parliament of Brittany). In 1719 the architect Olivier Delourme, known for the castles of Loyat and Kerguéhennec, became the owner. The mansion then traverses centuries between the Ménardeau families, La Bourdonnaye, Botherel, and finally Jacques de Courcy, owners since 1974.

The mansion has been partially protected as historical monuments since 18 October 1990, with an inscription covering its façades, roofs and two 16th century chimneys. Its staircase is housed in a rear tower, typical of the Breton manors of the era. Although little decorated, it bears witness to the social status of its successive owners, linked to local commerce and aristocracy.

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