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The chapel Notre-Dame de Kerdrugen is a religious building located at Kerdrugen, in the commune of Colpo, in the Morbihan department of Brittany. Built between the 16th and 17th centuries, it embodies Breton Renaissance architecture, with character-defining elements such as a stone bell on the west gable and rampants decorated with fantastic hooks, cabbages and animals. His inscription as a historic monument on 19 November 1946 underscores his heritage value.

The south door, decorated with Renaissance motifs, is surmounted by a carved frieze and a triangular pediment decorated with pine apples. Inside, a sandstone is dated 1605, marking the completion of the building, while an outer sundial shows the date of 1599. The furniture includes a 19th-century table-lambris and a Child's Virgin made of 17th-century polychrome wood, showing the additions after its construction.

The building, rectangular, is surrounded by an outdoor stone bench and covered with a carved sandstone frame. The foothills, cushioned by Renaissance pinnacles, and the decorations of the pinions reflect the artistic influence of the period. The chapel, owned by the commune, also preserves a bell dating from 1583, a rare element of its movable heritage.

Its architectural history and ornamental details make it a remarkable example of the Breton chapels of the modern period, combining religious functions with local artistic expression. However, the restoration of the retable in 2000 led to the condemnation of the bedside bay, partially altering its interior appearance.

The location of the chapel in the Landes de Lanvaux is part of a landscape marked by a rich religious heritage. Its state of conservation and its protected elements (Box ZN 59) make it a site studied for its architecture and furniture, reflecting both local traditions and stylistic evolutions between Renaissance and classical times.

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