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The Notre-Dame du Paradis chapel, located in Pommerit-le-Vicomte in the Côtes-d'Armor, is an emblematic example of the Breton constructions of the 15th and 16th centuries. From a simple rectangular plane, it once depended on a viscount whose seat was located in the village of Pommerit. Although its lateral sills had disappeared, its architecture remained representative of the time, with an adjacent calvary of which only the base adorned by the twelve apostles remained.

The origins of the chapel date back to 1398, with a first phase of construction completed in 1415. It was completely renewed in 1721, then repaired in 1819 thanks to a public subscription of 4,000 francs and a local quest. This work demonstrates its importance to the community, which has mobilized to preserve it. The chapel has been listed as a historic monument since 1912, while its stone calvary was protected in 1913.

The site, once surrounded by a cemetery today disappeared, reflects the religious and social organization of medieval and modern Brittany. The Viscounty of Pommerit, to which the chapel was attached, played a central role in local life, mixing seigneurial power and cultual practice. The calvary, a characteristic element of Breton parish enclosures, reinforced the symbolic and community dimension of the place.

Today, the Notre-Dame du Paradis chapel remains a major architectural and historical testimony of the region. Its rectangular plan, its residual decorative elements and its classification as historical monuments make it a heritage to be preserved, illustrating both local piety and the evolution of construction techniques between the Middle Ages and the modern era.

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