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The Sainte-Jeune chapel, located in Plounévez-Moëdec in the Côtes-d'Armor, is a religious building built mainly in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. It is composed of a single nave and a sideline, with architectural elements dated precisely: a 1573 window and a bell of 1621. The north wall incorporates a 14th-century window re-used, while the bedside has 16th-century openings. Inside, 19th-century frescoes depict the apostles, adding a late artistic dimension to the ensemble.

The chapel is linked to the former lordship of Porzamparc, according to local tradition, and would have been built on the site of a hermitage dedicated to St. Several construction campaigns are attested, with dates engraved (1553 on a foothill, 1572 and 1575 on sandstones). In 1621 the bell was completed, and in 1711 the ground was paved. Acquised in 1713 by Urvoy de Saint-Bédan, lord of Porzamparc, it is described with a shield of the Kergariou family in the main window. Painting works were made in 1788 by N. Jaouen, and frescoes of the apostles were added in the 19th century under the leadership of Josep Governor.

Classified as a historical monument by decree of 17 December 1970, the chapel received a major restoration in 1970 by architect Delestre. The interventions covered the floor of the choir (replaced by parquet), the roof, the frame, the south wall, and interior elements such as statues and stained glass windows. Its architecture, marked by a slate roof of the Monts d'Arrée and a three bedroom bell tower, reflects local traditions. The building remains a testimony to the religious and seigneurial practices of the region, mixing medieval heritage and modern additions.

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