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The chapel Saint-Pierre-d'Iné is a religious building located in Fougères, Ille-et-Vilaine (Bretagne). Although its initial construction period was associated with the 16th century, the current building dates back to 1787. It was rebuilt from the materials of an earlier chapel, present on the same site from the 15th century. This monument illustrates the architectural and artistic evolution of Breton places of worship, with a simple rectangular structure surmounted by a bell tower.

The bedside wall of the chapel houses remarkable murals, classified as historical monuments since 29 December 1982. These frescoes depict a religious scene featuring several characters, including a young boy, a monk, a cardinal, a bishop and a woman, gathered around an altar. This composition probably evokes the solemn Mass at which the dolphin Francis, son of Francis I, received the ducal crown from the hands of the bishop of Rennes. This historical detail highlights the symbolic and political importance of the chapel in local history.

The chapel also houses notable liturgical objects, such as a 19th century ciborium and chalice, listed in the heritage inventory. Its modest architecture, with a double slope roof and a small bell tower, reflects regional constructive traditions. Located south of Fougères, it is part of a landscape marked by other religious buildings, such as the chapels Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours, Saint-Joseph and Saint-Yves, bearing witness to the richness of Breton sacred heritage.

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