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The Notre-Dame de Bonne-Nouvelle chapel, located in Trebeurden, Brittany, is a 17th-century religious building. It is rectangular and includes a private chapel in the north and was restored in 1827. Its architecture is characterized by a west gable supporting an airy bell between leggings, surmounted by a slender bell. The latter rests on a moulded base, with two side batteries decorated with balusters, supporting a rectangular stone. A small floor carries a pointed dome crowned with a cock, traditional symbol of Breton bell towers.

The chapel square houses a 17th century granite cross, representing a Christ and a Virgin, listed as a Historic Monument in 1964. The building itself was included in the inventory of Historical Monuments by order of 21 November 1952. The chapel, which is owned by the municipality of Trébeurden (Côtes d'Armor), illustrates the religious heritage of Brittany, marked by typical architectural elements such as the openworked bell towers and the placister crosses, reflections of local devotion.

The restoration of 1827 was a sign of an early desire for preservation, while many religious buildings in Brittany underwent transformations or abandonments in the 19th century. The bell tower, with its floor structure and its pointed dome, recalls the late Baroque influences in Brittany, while preserving traditional features such as the use of granite. The cross of the placister, associated with the Virgin, highlights Marian worship strong in the region, often linked to forgivenesss and community processes.

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