Two Boulders, One Roof, and a Lawsuit: The Story of Brittany's Most Inconvenient House (14 photos + 1 video)
Imagine living in a house that has become a symbol of an entire region. 
Your roof is photographed every day. Tourists climb cliffs to peer into your bedroom. And local authorities use your home in advertising brochures without asking permission. 
The owners of the Breton Castel Meur did the only thing they could – they filed a lawsuit. And they won. Now their home is not just a "pearl of Brittany," but a private property protected by law. 
What does a home that has conquered the tourism industry look like? Castel Meur is a tiny stone dwelling wedged between two giant boulders. This unusual house was built in 1861 on the very edge of the peninsula in Plugrescan, Brittany. Back then, building codes were much looser, and the risks were higher. To protect against frequent and violent storms, the house was turned toward the ocean, and the giant rocks became its natural walls. 
Over time, the "House Between Two Rocks" became famous. It was passed down from generation to generation, and today it is privately owned. But popularity played a cruel joke on this wondrous structure. A postcard depicting it became the hallmark of the region, and crowds of tourists flocked to Plugrescan. Guests behaved as if the house were abandoned: they climbed onto the roof, damaged it, and peered into the windows. 
The owner couldn't take it anymore and filed a lawsuit. And he won. The copyright to the house's image now belongs to him. Advertising campaigns featuring his photo are prohibited. And a stone wall now surrounds the property, keeping out intrusive travelers. It's difficult to find a reference to a specific court ruling in open sources, including French media. Many recount the story as a local legend with a legal ending. Nevertheless, it is widely circulated, and the owners are indeed very sensitive to privacy. 
