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The Notre-Dame-d'Avaugour Chapel, located in Saint-Péver, Brittany, is a religious building built between the 14th and 15th centuries. It consists of a rectangular nave finished by two gables, whose entrance supports a wall bell tower. A square private chapel, separated by a double arcade, forms an arm of transept to the south. A small openwork bell crowns the western gable. This monument, classified as a Historical Monument in 1957, now belongs to the municipality of Saint-Péver.

The chapel probably suffered damage during the War of Succession of the Duchy of Brittany, which required almost total reconstruction in the second half of the 15th century. Only a few walls of the 14th century seem to have been preserved. Although disused, it remains a very visited place, illustrating the importance of medieval religious heritage in the region.

The building is characterized by its sober but emblematic architecture, with elements such as the wall bell tower and the openwork bell tower. Its location, specified as "a priori satisfactory" (note 6/10), makes it a point of interest for lovers of Breton history and architecture. The chapel has been protected under the Historic Monuments since 1957, highlighting its heritage value.

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