Maison située 29 rue des Falaises
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Maison située 29 rue des Falaises, located in Binic-Étables-sur-Mer (Département 22), is a Renaissance château built in the 16th century. The monument is currently closed to visitors.
Key facts
- Type
- autre
- Period
- Renaissance (16th century)
- Location
- Binic-Étables-sur-Mer, Département 22, Bretagne
- Visit
- Closed to visitors
- GPS
- 48.6018, -2.8235
- Mérimée Reference
- PA22000068
Nestling in Binic-Étables-sur-Mer, this Breton house, listed as a Historic Monument in 2023, combines authentic coastal architecture with an exceptional vernacular heritage, a rare example of traditional housing in the Côtes-d'Armor region.
History
In the heart of the amalgamated municipality of Binic-Étables-sur-Mer, on Brittany's north coast, the house at 29 rue des Falaises stands out as one of those discreet buildings that harbour unsuspected heritage value. Its inclusion on the Monuments Historiques list in October 2023 will give official recognition to a building that aptly embodies the architectural identity of the Breton ports of Côtes-d'Armor, between sea and granite. What makes this residence truly unique is its very location: rue des Falaises, whose name alone evokes the rugged topography of this coastline of the Baies, offers a striking setting where the local stone meets the sea spray. The houses in this area have long been home to the shipowners, fishing captains and ocean-going sailors who made Binic one of France's great cod ports. Every ashlar, every dormer window and every modillion of this building bears the memory of these men turned towards Newfoundland. The experience of visiting the house from the outside - for it remains private property - is one of strolling through this unspoilt area, where visitors sensitive to vernacular architecture immediately perceive the harmony between the building and its natural surroundings. The sober volumes, the mastery of the openings and the quality of the use of regional materials bear witness to building skills handed down from generation to generation. The surrounding environment adds an exceptional dimension to the discovery: just a stone's throw away, the sea outlines its characteristic cliffs, and the changing light of the Goëlo - the Breton region between Paimpol and Saint-Brieuc - lends a different atmosphere to every hour of the day. Photographers and lovers of authentic heritage will find plenty here for lasting contemplation, far from the mass tourist circuits.
Architecture
The house at 29 rue des Falaises has all the typical features of a Breton coastal middle-class residence as found in the ports of the Côtes-d'Armor at the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries. The walls are most likely made of local granite, a material that is ubiquitous in the Goëlo region, and are executed in squared rubble stone or ashlar for the modenature elements - window surrounds, quoins, thresholds and lintels. The steeply pitched roof, in keeping with Breton tradition, is covered in natural slate, whose dark blue-grey colour contrasts harmoniously with the clarity of the granite. The building's location on the immediate edge of the road, characteristic of the dense urban fabric of port towns, gives the main façade a strong presence in the streetscape. The carefully ordered openings reflect a quest for regularity that reflects the influence of classical models filtered through the local building tradition. The joinery - shutters, windows and doors - plays a full part in the visual identity of the building and is a key element of its heritage interest. The overall effect is one of high-quality craftsmanship, typical of the master masons and carpenters of Brittany who worked for a clientele of demanding maritime notables. Every detail - the profile of the cornices, the treatment of the window sills, the quality of the assembly of the framework - bears witness to a meticulous construction, designed to withstand the rigours of the marine climate over the centuries.
Related Figures
Armateurs binicais du XIXe siècle ayant financé la grande pêche morutière à Terre-NeuveCapitaines hauturiers habitant le quartier des Falaises à l'apogée du port de BinicPropriétaires successifs ayant assuré la conservation intacte de l'édifice au XXe siècleInspecteurs de l'Inventaire du patrimoine de Bretagne ayant instruit le dossier de protectionArchitectes des Bâtiments de France des Côtes-d'Armor ayant suivi la procédure d'inscription MH 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Maison située 29 rue des Falaises located?
Maison située 29 rue des Falaises is located in Binic-Étables-sur-Mer, Département 22 department, Bretagne region, France.
When was Maison située 29 rue des Falaises built?
Maison située 29 rue des Falaises dates back to a period built during the Renaissance (16th century).
Is Maison située 29 rue des Falaises open to visitors?
Maison située 29 rue des Falaises is currently closed to visitors.
