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Belêtre Manor House is a building located in Ploubalay, in the Côtes-d'Armor department, Brittany. This 17th-century house, built in granite and shale bellows, features a simple rectangular plan with a long-paned roof and a high floor illuminated by adorned skylights. Its south façade, oriented towards three spans, combines a central entrance and vertical bays, reflecting a sober but elegant architecture.

The mansion belonged to the Gouyon family in the 17th and 18th centuries, according to Henri Froutier de La Messelière's research. Its dependencies, added in the 19th century, complete a set included in the general inventory of cultural heritage. Although its detailed history remains partial, its architecture and local anchoring bear witness to Breton seigneurial habitat.

Originally located in the former commune of Ploubalay, the mansion illustrates the evolution of noble residences in Brittany, between agricultural function and social status. Its heritage inscription highlights its historical interest, despite subsequent changes. No source specifies its exact use beyond its residential role for the Gouyon family.

The reference to Beausais-sur-Mer in some references seems incorrect, with the confirmed location being Ploubalay. This confusion could arise from a homonymous or transcriptional error in databases. Architectural elements, such as volute skylights, remain the site's most distinctive markers.

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