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The chapel Saint-Nicolas de Priziac, located in an isolated place near the village of Kerviguen, is a 16th century religious building. It was first mentioned in 1516, during a conflict between Pierre Le Scanff, lord of the Drors, and Yvon Le Digoedel, founder of the chapel, about preeminence rights. The arbitration was held in favour of the lords of the Drors, whose weapons appeared on the west gable until the Revolution.

The jube, commissioned in 1565 at the birth of Nicolas de Talhouët, was painted in 1580 and painted in 1768. It is decorated with statuettes of the twelve apostles and nine panels representing the legend of Saint Nicholas. The chapel, classified as a historic monument in 1922, has a Latin cross architecture with a flat bedside and a slender bell tower.

The original 15th century stained glass windows, saved during the Second World War, were lost and found in 1978, before being mistakenly installed in the church of Trizac (Cantal). The chapel was also known for its forgiveness, the Pistolance, a tradition linked to the supposed death of William d'Orange in 1690, which lasted until 1828.

The chapel also houses a carillon wheel and statues. His jube, considered one of the most beautiful in Brittany, mixes Renaissance motifs with symbols of the local noble families, such as the weapons of the Le Scanff. The building thus reflects the social and religious history of the region.

The site, isolated 500 metres from the village, retains a preserved atmosphere. The bell tower, with its openworked bays and its hooked arrow, as well as the panelled frame, testify to the Breton architecture of the period. The chapel remains a remarkable example of rural religious heritage.

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