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The Notre-Dame du Bergot Chapel is a religious building located in the municipality of Lannilis, in the Finistère department, Brittany. Built in the 18th century, it adopts a rectangular architectural plan, typical of many Breton chapels of that time. Its west gable is surmounted by a straight bell tower to one fly, a characteristic element of its sober and functional style. The building, now owned by the local parish, benefited from a recent restoration carried out between 2004 and 2007 by the association Sauvement du Patrimoine de Lannilis, stressing its importance for the community.

The chapel is officially recognized for its heritage value, as evidenced by its inscription as historic monuments by order of 30 December 1976. This legal protection aims to preserve its architecture and its role in the religious and cultural history of the region. Available sources, such as Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its status as a classified building, as well as its precise location on the cadastre (Section B, Parcel 895). Although little documented about its exact origins or sponsors, the chapel illustrates the anchoring of Marian worship in Brittany, where chapels dedicated to the Virgin were often places of pilgrimage or community gathering.

The historical context of the 18th century in Brittany is marked by a deeply Christian rural society, where chapels played a central role in spiritual and social life. These buildings served not only as places of worship, but also as identifiers for parishes, often sheltering forgiveness or local festivals. The chapel Notre-Dame du Bergot is part of this tradition, although the archives do not mention any specific practices associated with it. Its modest architecture reflects the resources and needs of the Breton communities of the time, where local stone and clean forms dominated religious construction.

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