Maison de la Duchesse Anne, Heritage house in Landerneau, France.
The Maison de la Duchesse Anne in Landerneau is a medieval house with a granite foundation and wooden panels covering its upper stories. The facade features multi-story windows and carved figures that animate the wall surface.
The house dates to the medieval period and was later recognized as a protected historical monument in the 19th century. Its preservation reflects efforts to safeguard Breton heritage.
The house displays ten carved statues on its facade, including religious saints and secular figures from the medieval period. These representations tell the story of the beliefs and social standing of the family who once lived here.
The facade is accessible from the street at any time, allowing visitors to view the architecture up close. Mornings offer the best light for photographing the carved details and overall structure.
Inside, a grand spiral staircase runs through the entire building, supported by a single tree trunk serving as the central support. This unusual structural feature was a mark of wealth and shows the craftsmanship of the era.
Location: Landerneau
Address: 9, place du Marché
GPS coordinates: 48.45051,-4.25022
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:08
This collection brings together buildings that demonstrate seven centuries of Breton architecture, from the Middle Ages to the modern era. In Brittany, especially in Finistère and its surroundings, these constructions reflect the evolution of techniques and architectural tastes over time. Romanesque churches like the Priory of Locmaria in Quimper, founded in the 11th century by Benedictine monks, Gothic structures such as the Saint-Corentin Cathedral with its two 75-meter towers are present, as well as Renaissance homes like the Kerazan Manor in Loctudy, which retains its original decor. Local materials, notably granite and slate, characterize these buildings and give them a strong regional identity. Some buildings now house museums, such as the former Episcopal Palace of Quimper, which hosts collections from the Breton Departmental Museum, or Kerazan Manor with its Breton artworks. Other sites combine architecture and gardens, like the Lanniron Castle with its 17th-century French-style gardens or Trévarez Castle surrounded by wooded parks. These sites enable visitors to understand Brittany’s architectural history and offer a journey through the centuries.
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