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The chapel Notre-Dame de Kergrist, located in the Faouët in the Côtes-d'Armor, is a religious building whose oldest elements date back to the 15th century (a door) and 16th century (a window), although its current structure dates mainly from the 18th century. It was consecrated on 10 April 1603 by the bishop of Saint-Brieuc, assisted by the abbot of Beauport, probably replacing an older building of the eighth century. Its rectangular architecture, complemented by a lateral chapel to the north, is part of a complex including a placister, a 16th century calvary and a fountain.

During the French Revolution, the chapel and its cemetery were sold as national property to a farmer. Made to worship in 1807, it enjoyed a major restoration in 1868. Inside, three altars dedicated to Notre-Dame de Kergrist, Saint Philomena and Notre-Dame du Yaudet are alongside notable works, such as a painting depicting the Ménage de la Sainte-Famille or statues from the late chapel Saint-Julien. The adjacent cross and the chapel itself were inscribed in the Historic Monuments in 1928 and 1969 respectively.

The great forgiveness, celebrated in May, perpetuates a local religious tradition, while a little summer forgiveness, now gone, bears witness to its community anchor. The building thus illustrates the evolution of the Breton heritage, between medieval heritage, revolutionary upheavals and modern restorations.

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