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The chapel Sainte-Eudoxie, called the Pinel, is a religious building located at the place called Le Pinel, in the town of Argentré-du-Plessis, in Ille-et-Vilaine. Dating mainly from the 15th century, it embodies the flamboyant Breton Gothic architecture, recognizable by its complex networked windows and carved mouldings. Built in sandstone and shale, it was initially part of the outbuildings of the castle of Pinel, now transformed into a farm. Its decorative elements, such as the north door decorated with leafy motifs, evoke influences comparable to those of the Dominican Chapel of Rennes.

The chapel was listed as Historic Monuments on May 26, 1939, including a nearby well in the protection. Its state of conservation and its stylistic characteristics make it a remarkable testimony of Breton religious art in the late Middle Ages and early modern times. Historical sources, such as Paul Banéat's (1927) or the Heritage of the Communes of Ille-et-Vilaine (2000), highlight its heritage importance in the regional architectural landscape.

Located in the east of the department, south of Argentré-du-Plessis and near the pinel wood, the chapel is distinguished by its cradle structure and interior decorations. Although its current use is not specified in the sources, its inscription and location make it a point of interest for the study of the religious and seigneurial history of Brittany. Comparisons with other buildings in the region, such as the Dominican convent in Rennes, reinforce its role as a marker of local heritage.

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