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The Chapel Saint-Maurice du Moustoir is a Catholic chapel located in Rosporden, Brittany. Built between the 15th and 16th centuries, it embodies the flamboyant Gothic style typical of Lower Britain. Its 16th century portal, inspired by that of the chapel Saint-Herbot, and its open-air arrow testify to its architectural importance. It was close to an ancient Gallo-Roman way, frequented by pilgrims of the Seven Saints of Brittany (Tro Breizh), making it a place of passage and major devotion.

The chapel is dedicated to Saint Maurice de Langonnet (or Saint Maurice de Carnoët), a venerated local figure. Its bell tower, damaged by a storm in 1937, illustrates the climatic hazards suffered by the monument. Ranked a historic monument since 1910, it now belongs to the commune of Rosporden. Its location on a medieval road raises its historical role in the religious and commercial movements of the time.

The building consists of a nave flanked by two sides, characteristic of the Breton chapels of this period. The western facade, decorated with flamboyant sculptures, reflects local craftsmanship and regional influences. Although its current state is not detailed, its early ranking attests to its heritage value. The chapel remains a testimony of the cultural and architectural practices of medieval and modern Brittany.

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