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The chapel Saint-Antoine de Guiscriff, located in Morbihan in Brittany, is a religious building built between the second half of the 16th and 17th centuries. It is distinguished by its Latin cross shape and flat bedside, characteristic of the Christian architecture of this period. Above the western gate, the coat of arms of the Penehoc family, "of silver with three heads of salmon, cut from Azure", recall that Guillaume de Toutenoultre, a member of this family, was the edifier of the place. Inside, a sandstone of the south transept bears the inscription " ANTOINE WARNIN FABRIQUE ESTIENNE BOESET 1686", showing work or restoration on that date.

The chapel has been listed as historic monuments since 13 May 1937, recognizing its heritage value. Its interior preserves remarkable elements, such as damaged woodwork in the choir, carved altar steps, and gargoyles depicting the symbols of the Evangelists under the corner pinnacles. These artistic and historical details illustrate the religious and social importance of the building in the local community throughout the centuries.

The property of the chapel today belongs to the municipality of Guiscriff. Its architecture, marked by a small openwork belltower and sling windows, reflects the stylistic influences of the 16th and 17th centuries. Although some parts of the building are damaged, such as the woodwork of the choir, it remains a valuable testimony to the Breton heritage and Christian art of modern times.

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