Construction of the house vers 1730 (≈ 1730)
Ordered by Guillaume Burlot for his son.
24 août 2007
Registration Historic Monument
Registration Historic Monument 24 août 2007 (≈ 2007)
Protection of facades, roofs and exterior elements.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The house, i.e. the facades and roofs of the main house, the facades and roofs of the two entrance pavilions and their respective wings, the entrance gate, the wall located between the south courtyard and the garden, with its well, the courtyard and garden plate ground, all the courtyard and garden fence walls (cad. D 389 to 391): registration by order of 24 August 2007
Key figures
Guillaume Burlot - Sénéchal of the abbey of Bcon regard
Sponsor of the residence around 1730.
Thomas Burlot - Chanoine and provost rector
Son of William, recipient of the house.
Origin and history
The residence of Tonquédec, built around 1730, is a typical example of the malouinières, these pleasure houses inspired by the residences of the shipowners of Saint-Malo. It was commissioned by William Burlot, the senechal of the royal abbey of Bcon regard, for his son Thomas, then canon and then provost rector of the local collegiate. The building replaces an older building whose provisions were reused, such as the symmetrical organization of spaces.
The entrance gate, dated from the 18th century, is distinguished by its square pillars and opens onto a courtyard framed by two symmetrical pavilions of the same period. Inside, a wooden staircase occupies the centre of the house, reflecting the architectural arrangements characteristic of the Enlightenment. The ensemble, including facades, roofs, fence walls and wells, was listed in the Historic Monuments in 2007 for its heritage value.
This residence illustrates the social status of its sponsors, linked to the Church and the seigneurial administration. Its architecture combines functionality and prestige, reflecting the influence of urban models in the Breton countryside of the eighteenth century. The preservation of original elements, such as the garden wall or courtyards, underscores its local historical importance.
