Initial construction fin XVe siècle (≈ 1595)
Building of the original church.
1899-1902
Replacement by a new church
Replacement by a new church 1899-1902 (≈ 1901)
Neogothic construction by Serrurier.
27 décembre 1913
Ranking of the bell tower
Ranking of the bell tower 27 décembre 1913 (≈ 1913)
First classification historical monument.
3 août 1936
Chapel and cemetery classification
Chapel and cemetery classification 3 août 1936 (≈ 1936)
Extension of heritage protection.
6 octobre 1948
Classification of Cemetery Trees
Classification of Cemetery Trees 6 octobre 1948 (≈ 1948)
Protection of the landscape.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Clocher of the old church (cad. AB 114): classification by decree of 27 December 1913; Chapel adjoining the bell tower of the old church and surrounding cemetery: ranking by decree of 3 August 1936; Line of trees forming border of the cemetery: classification by order of 6 October 1948
Key figures
Serrurier - Architect
Designed the new church in 1902.
Origin and history
The former church of Saint Maudez and Saint Juvette, located in Henvic in Finistère, was built at the end of the 15th century, with architectural elements from the 16th and 17th centuries. It is distinguished by its Beaumanoir style bell tower, typical of the region, and a Latin cross plan with three ships. Its cut-out bedside and openwork octagonal arrow make it a remarkable example of Breton religious architecture of that time. Very dilapidated over the centuries, it was replaced between 1899 and 1902 by a new neo-Gothic church, still dedicated to Saint Maudez and Sainte-Juvette.
Ranked historic monument in 1913 for its bell tower, then in 1936 for its adjoining chapel and cemetery, and finally in 1948 for its line of trees bordering the enclosure, the building now belongs to the municipality of Henvic. Currently being restored, it reflects the evolution of cultural and architectural practices in Brittany, between medieval heritage and modernity of the 19th century. Its large granite stonework, dogive-crossed vaults and carved capitals illustrate the know-how of local artisans.
The site forms a coherent rural complex, including a 16th century porch and 17th century chapel, reflecting the traditional spatial organization of the Breton parishes. The architect Serrurier, originally from Morlaix, designed in 1902 the new neighbouring church, marking a stylistic break with the old building. The protected elements (clocher, chapel, cemetery and tree alignment) highlight the heritage value of the place, both religious, architectural and landscape.
The available sources (Wikipedia, Monumentum, Mérimée base) confirm its precise address: 4 Rue de la Mairie, 29670 Henvic, in a department marked by a high density of classical monuments. The accuracy of its location is estimated at 6/10, indicating a priori satisfactory but perfectable location. The Heritage Foundation today supports its restoration project, aimed at preserving this witness from local history.
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