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Origin and history

Tromelin Manor House, located in Plougasnou in Finistère, is a 16th century historical monument. It consists of two buildings in return of square, connected by a circular tower with conical roof. The southern façade has a door in a braid decorated with a shield and pinnacles, while the other openings have been modified over time. A vaulted door in the middle of the hanger and a window in a brace complete the notable architectural elements.

The structure has been classified as a Historic Monument since 1971, with protection covering facades and roofs. The site is located precisely at 5974 Man Tromelin, in the town of Plougasnou, whose Insee code is 2918. The GPS location is considered very satisfactory, with a score of 8/10.

The architecture of the mansion reflects the stylistic influences of the Breton Renaissance, with decorative elements such as braces, pinnacles and shields. These details suggest a residential and symbolic function, unique to the mansions of that time, often linked to local noble or bourgeois families. The presence of a circular tower may indicate a secondary defensive vocation, although the text does not specify its exact use.

Available sources, including Monumentum, confirm the inscription of the mansion as a Historic Monument in 1971. No additional information is provided regarding historic owners, significant events or contemporary uses (visits, accommodation).

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