Maison à pondalez, 15th century timber house in Morlaix, France.
The Maison à Pondalez displays an internal granite fireplace, wooden framework construction, and a central spiral staircase connecting multiple floors.
During the 15th century, successful linen merchants constructed these houses with expanding upper floors to maximize storage space while minimizing ground-level tax assessment.
The architectural design of Maison à Pondalez reflects the prosperity of medieval Morlaix through its sophisticated timber framing techniques and structural innovations.
Visitors can explore the restored interior of the house by joining guided tours, which are arranged through the Morlaix tourist office at 02 98 88 68 88.
The structure features a distinctive inner courtyard called lanterne, which provides natural light throughout the building's central vertical space.
Location: Morlaix
Address: 9, Grande-Rue 29600
GPS coordinates: 48.57700,-3.82703
Latest update: March 3, 2025 17:32
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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