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The Sainte-Cécile chapel of Briec, built in the early 16th century, is an emblematic historical monument of Breton religious architecture. On a rectangular plane, it was completed by an arm of transept to the south. Its arrow tower, placed on the gable of the facade, represents a fine example of the Cornouaillais openwork type, typical of the region. The materials used, including white granite, and the visible structure, reinforce its heritage character.

Inside, fragments of glass windows from the 16th century, depicting scenes from the Annunciation and the Passion, adorn the flamboyant window of the bedside. These artistic elements testify to the importance of the chapel in the spiritual and cultural life of Briec. The chapel, owned by the commune, has been protected since 1935, with an inscription including also a small cross-calvary located nearby.

The Chapel of St.Cecile is part of a collection of monuments dedicated to St.Cecile of Rome, a venerated figure in Christianity. His name is shared with other buildings in France, such as the chapel of Flée, highlighting a tradition of common devotion. The precise location of the chapel, at the place called Sainte-Cécile in Briec, is well documented, with geographical accuracy deemed satisfactory by the available sources.

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