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The chapel Notre-Dame de Kergrist, located in Paimpol in the Côtes-d It probably replaces an older 8th-century religious building erected by a religious community. The chapel, rectangular in shape, is decorated with a lateral chapel to the north and a placister with a 16th century calvary, characterized by straight characters and geometrical motifs. A fountain is located northwest of the site.

The chapel was consecrated on 10 April 1603 by the Bishop of Saint-Brieuc, assisted by the Abbé de Beauport. During the French Revolution, it was sold as a national property to a farmer before being returned to worship in 1807. A major restoration took place in 1868. Inside, three altars are dedicated to Notre-Dame de Kergrist, Saint Philomena and Notre-Dame du Yaudet, the latter being part of the rare Breton representations of the lying Virgin. Among the notable works are a painting by St Mark and a family scene depicting the Virgin, St Joseph and the Child Jesus.

The chapel also houses statues from the former chapel of Saint-Julien, now extinct. It has been listed as a Historic Monument since 1969 for its building and placister, while its cross had been listed since 1964. The great forgiveness, celebrated in May, perpetuates a local religious tradition, once supplemented by a little forgiveness in August. This place illustrates the importance of Breton religious heritage, combining architecture, sacred art and popular practices.

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