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The Chapel Saint-Nicolas de Craffault is a rectangular religious building located at the place called Craffault, in the commune of Pledran, in the Côtes-d-Armor department. Rebuilt around 1572, it preserves architectural elements typical of the Breton Renaissance, such as 16th-century windows and a carved altarpiece. His entrance, decorated with the coat of arms of the lords of Craffault, bears witness to his connection with the local nobility.

The chapel houses massive panels depicting holy apostles, as well as carved gable angles. These artistic details underline its heritage importance, reinforced by its inscription as historic monuments on June 10, 1964. The site, still visible today, is referenced in the Mérimée bases and the Observatory of Religious Heritage.

Pledran, like other Breton municipalities, was in modern times a territory marked by a strong religious and seigneurial presence. The local chapels served as places of worship, community gathering and demonstration of the power of noble families, such as that of the Lords of Craffault. Their architecture often reflected the stylistic influences of the period, mixing local traditions and Renaissance contributions.

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