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The Guélambert mansion is an emblematic 15th-century building located in Trégueux, in the Côtes-d'Armor department, Brittany. This monument is distinguished by its medieval architecture, including a cylindrical tower with a staircase, as well as a facade on a courtyard decorated with a circular door. A trompe-cut strip, once pierced by a blocked surveillance opening, bears witness to its initial defensive role. A bread oven, still kept on the small side, recalls the domestic uses of the time.

Partly listed as historical monuments by order of 16 June 1964, the Guélambert mansion is protected for its facades and roofs. These architectural elements, characteristic of the Breton seigneurial structures of the late Middle Ages, illustrate the importance of this type of building in the social and economic organization of the region. The presence of a tower and a surveillance opening suggests a function both residential and defensive, typical of the manors of this period.

The location of the mansion in the commune of Trégueux, near Saint-Brieuc, reflects the strategic location of seigneurial residences in Brittany. These buildings were often used as administrative and economic centres for surrounding lands, while providing protection for residents in the event of conflict. The Guélambert mansion, with its preserved architectural features, offers a tangible testimony of this time and its built heritage.

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