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The Saint-Jean-Botlan Chapel is a former possession of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, located in Edern, Finistère department (British). This religious monument, built in the 16th century, presents a Latin cross plan with a transept and a slightly overflowing choir. Its architecture includes a blind lower side north of the nave, as well as diaphragm arches, elements less common in the region. The decor of the doors, decorated with flowers and pinnacles, reflects the local styles of the time.

The chapel was registered as a historical monument by order of 12 February 1976, thus recognizing its heritage value. Although its Templar origin is sometimes mentioned, the sources confirm its membership in the order of St John of Jerusalem. The building, owned by the town of Edern, retains architectural features typical of the 16th century Breton rural chapels, with possible additions or modifications in the 19th century.

The site is referenced in the Mérimée bases and the Inventoire Bretagne, with a precise location at 210 Saint-Jean, 29510 Edern. Geographic accuracy is assessed as very satisfactory (note 8/10), and photographs licensed under Creative Commons document its current appearance. The chapel, open to the visit, illustrates the religious and architectural heritage of interior Brittany.

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