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The chapel of St John of Tréboul, located in Douarnenez in Finistère, is a religious building whose history extends from the 13th to the 18th century. From the initial construction of the sixteenth century, only the bell tower remains today, entirely openworked and decorated with pinnacles, rubble and hooks. This bell tower, classified as a historic monument in 1924, bears witness to the late Gothic architecture of the region. The nave, the transept and the abside were rebuilt between 1745 and 1747, marking a major transformation phase of the building.

A granite calvary, dating from the 15th century, stands on the square adjacent to the chapel. Supported by three steps, he presents a Virgin Mother at the top and a death head with bones in a jumper on his other face. Partially destroyed during the Revolution, this calvary saw his Christ replaced in 1925 by an iron crucifix. The double statues of the cross cross, moved to the entrance of the cemetery during its protection in 1951, illustrate Breton religious art of the time. An inscription of 1714 and another of 1746, engraved on the sacristy, recall the repairs carried out in the 18th century.

The chapel, probably founded in the 13th century, embodies the architectural and spiritual evolution of Douarnenez. Its panel was recast in 1848, as evidenced by a long-standing date. Owned by the commune, it remains a symbol of Breton religious heritage, mixing medieval heritage and modifications of the following centuries. The successive protections of the bell tower (1924) and the calvary (1951) underline its historical and artistic importance.

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