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Sainte-Anne Chapel is located in the hamlet of Sainte-Anne, on the commune of Buléon, in the department of Morbihan. It is distinguished by an architecture combining Gothic elements and later restorations. The nave, dating from the 15th century, represents the oldest part of the building, while partial restoration work was carried out in 1881. Its designation as historic monuments, effective since 25 September 1925, underscores its heritage importance.

The south door of the chapel opens onto an arch in a brace decorated with vegetal motifs (choux and hooks), typical of flamboyant Gothic art. Inside, the choir communicates with the side chapels by arches in the middle of the wall, supported by committed columns. The altar and its altarpiece, dedicated to the Crucifixion, are carved in polychrome granite, an emblematic material of the region. These architectural features reflect both local know-how and stylistic influences of the time.

The chapel now belongs to an association, suggesting collective management aimed at preserving this place of worship and memory. Its location within the hamlet of Sainte-Anne-de-Buleon, as well as its proximity to other heritage elements such as the Saint Anne fountain, strengthens its anchor in the historical and religious landscape of Breton.

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