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The chapel Saint-Job de Louvigné-de-Bais is a religious building in the municipality of Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany. Built in the 1st quarter of the 17th century, more precisely in 1624, it probably replaces an older 16th century structure. Originally, it was surrounded by a cemetery, now disappeared and replaced by parking spaces. Its rectangular plan and western entrance in Renaissance style make it a characteristic example of the religious architecture of the time. Interior lighting is provided by bays in broken arches, typical of buildings of this period.

The chapel was restored in 1874, demonstrating its importance to the local community. It has been listed as historic monuments since 7 March 1975, a recognition of its heritage value. Inside, a altarpiece offered in 1671 is also classified as a historical monument, highlighting the richness of its liturgical furniture. Owned by the commune, the chapel is located at the corner of Bourg-Joly Street and Anne-de-Bretagne Street, in an area marked by the medieval and modern history of Brittany.

The site reflects the transformation of religious spaces in rural areas: moving cemeteries, reassigning approaches (here, in parking), and preserving buildings as places of memory. The chapel Saint-Job thus embodies both local piety and architectural adaptations of the 17th and 19th centuries. Its ranking among the historical monuments of Ille-et-Vilaine makes it a privileged witness to the Breton heritage.

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