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The chapel Saint-Gilles de Gouarec, located in the Côtes-d'Armor department in Brittany, is a religious building dating mainly from the sixteenth century. It was once a trevial church dependent on the parish of Plouguernével, under the diocese of Quimper, which explains the presence of a cemetery and an ossuary nearby. It replaced an older building, attested by a bubble of indulgence granted in 1387 by Pope Urban VI, thus marking its historical and religious importance in the Middle Ages.

The chapel has undergone architectural transformations over the centuries: the nave and southern chapel probably date back to the first half of the 16th century, while the west facade, the south porch and the ossuary date back to the 17th century, and the 18th century sacristy. A major renovation took place in 1990, requiring the dismantling and stone reassembly of the bell-bearing pinion, as well as the complete repair of the roofs. This work demonstrates efforts to preserve this heritage.

Classified as a historical monument by decree of 27 February 1926, the chapel Saint-Gilles is now owned by the commune of Gouarec. Its inscription reflects its architectural and historical value, notably as an example of Breton religious art of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Available sources, such as the Mérimée bases and the Observatory of Religious Heritage, highlight its role in the local cultural landscape.

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