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Origin and history

La Croix de La Ville Méno is a monolithic cross located at the place La Ville Méno, in the commune of Guillac, Morbihan department (Bretagne). Dating from the 16th century, it is distinguished by its architectural structure: a building surmounted by a leaf, a square claw-shaped barrel, and a schist base added at the beginning of the 20th century. The half-relief sculptures represent, on one side, a cross Christ, and on the other, a crowned Virgin with the Child. This monument illustrates Breton Christian Renaissance art, combining religious symbolism and local know-how.

The cross was listed as a historic monument on 13 February 1929, recognizing its heritage value. Although the barrel and the base were replaced at the beginning of the 20th century, the upper part (Christ in cross and building) dates back well to the 16th century. Owned by the municipality of Guillac, it bears witness to the importance of monumental crosses in the Breton landscape, often erected at intersections or places to mark a sacred or commemorative space.

The available sources (Wikipedia, Monumentum) highlight its characteristic architectural style: a cross with a building, typical of the region, with a sober yet expressive decor. The accuracy of its location is estimated to be poor (note 5/10), and no information is provided on its current accessibility (visit, open to the public). Its Insee code (56079) officially links it to the Morbihan, in the district of Vannes.

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