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The Notre-Dame-des-Vertus Chapel is a religious building located at Les Vertus, in the municipality of Berric, Morbihan, England. Built between 1485 and 1488, it illustrates the flamboyant Gothic style, as evidenced by its western portal with double bays in basket handle and its openwork tympanum. An inscription on a sandstone confirms this first phase of construction. The chapel preserves its bedside window and a south door adorned with a brace resting on carved caps.

In the 16th century, a second construction campaign partially altered the building, including its western façade, where a large broken arch covered two geminous doors. In 1681 a sacristy and a fountain (located 600 metres south) were added. The 17th century west gable stand presents twelve apostles in bas-relief. Ranked a historic monument on July 25, 1930, the chapel today belongs to the municipality of Berric.

The architecture of the chapel is distinguished by sculpted details, such as the Southern Gate Accolade, supported by an animal and a crouched character. Its elongated rectangular plan and flamboyant elements reflect the Breton artistic traditions of the late Middle Ages. The associated fountain, although distant, emphasizes its role in local devotional practices.

The available sources (Wikipedia, Monumentum) highlight its heritage importance, both for its history and for its state of conservation. The accuracy of its location is estimated to be fair (note 5/10), and photographs licensed under Creative Commons document its current appearance. No information is available on its accessibility or contemporary uses (visits, events).

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