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The chapel Notre-Dame du Burgo, located at Burgo in the commune of Grand-Champ (Morbihan), is a religious building in the shape of a Latin cross, built between 1520 and 1540 under the impulse of Cyprienne de Rohan Pouldu, lady of Kermainguy. His coat of arms still adorns the sprocket of the choir. The architecture combines nave, transept and square bedside choir, with a wooden frame dated 1528 and 1538 by carved sandstones. The granite facades, typical of the flamboyant Breton Gothic, are enhanced by hooks on the rampants and pinnacles on the foothills. Inside, mural pools and basket cove doors (south and west) testify to its rich original decor.

The chapel is marked by two major historical events: the collapse of its Renaissance belfry in 1931, resulting in the partial ruin of the transept, and its role during the Chouanneries' wars, when the troops of Georges Cadoudal gathered there on 25 January 1800 for a mass before the battle of the Loc的h bridge. Ranked a historic monument on September 19, 1931, it now belongs to the commune. Its architectural style and decorations make it a remarkable example of the Breton Renaissance religious heritage.

The materials and techniques used — local granite, painted wooden vaults, carved motifs — reflect the know-how of 16th century artisans in Brittany. The chapel also illustrates the influence of local lords, such as Cyprienne de Rohan, in sponsoring religious buildings at that time. Its present state, despite the degradations, retains unique elements such as the dates engraved on the sandstones or the traces of the caulian gatherings, linking religious and military history.

The site, a communal property, remains a testament to the architectural and political transformations of the region, between the late Middle Ages and the modern era. Its classification in 1931 underscores its heritage value, although some parts (such as the transept) require restoration. The available sources (Wikipedia, Monumentum) confirm its importance in the history of the Morbihan and French historical monuments.

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