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The prebendale house, located on Rue de la Rozière in Saint-Pol-de-Léon in Finistère, is an emblematic 17th century building. This three-storey building, characterized by its gables and corner turret, illustrates the Breton civil architecture of this period. Its inscription as a Historic Monument by order of 28 October 1926 bears witness to its heritage value, although the available archives do not specify its exact initial use or any notable occupants.

The location of this house, at the intersection of the Rue du Général-Leclerc (formerly Grande-Rue) and Rue de la Rozière, suggests its integration into the historic urban fabric of Saint-Pol-de-Léon. In modern times, prebendal houses were often linked to local clergy or dignitaries, serving as a residence or place of revenue collection (prebends). Their presence reflected the social and religious organization of the Breton cities, where the Church played a central role in daily and economic life.

Available data indicate poor accuracy (level 5/10) in the exact location of the monument, based on approximate GPS coordinates (2 Rue Rozières). No information is provided on its current accessibility, including visits, room rental or accommodation. The sources are limited to Monumentum's references and the internal data of the Merimée database, without further details on its history or subsequent transformations.

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