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The Sainte-Anne Chapel, also known as the Saint-Buc Chapel, is a Catholic religious building located in the municipality of Minihic-sur-Rance, Ille-et-Vilaine. Built in 1660 at the site of an old chapel whose bell of 1631 was preserved, it depended on the manor of Saint-Buc. Municipal property since 1988, it has been restored and is now run by a local association.

The chapel, rectangular in plan, has a sober architecture with a arched arch and a square bell tower. Its 17th–15th century altarpiece, decorated with terracotta statues and an alabaster decor, bears witness to its rich artistic heritage. Two annual pilgrimages, on 19 March (Saint Joseph) and 26 July (Saint Anne), perpetuate his religious vocation.

Ranked as a historical monument in 1982, the chapel also houses notable works such as a 17th century Descent of the Cross, inspired by Annibale C rasse. Since its restoration, it has hosted exhibitions, concerts and conferences in summer, while remaining an occasional place of worship. Its furniture, like the 1788 panelling commissioned by Malouin shipowners, reflects its history linked to local elites.

The economist and priest Louis-Joseph Lebret, from the Minihic, celebrated his Masses there during his stays. The chapel, opened to the public in July-August and during Heritage Days, illustrates the role of religious buildings in Breton community life, between heritage and modernity.

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