Church of the Holy Trinity-Our Lady à Tinténiac en Ille-et-Vilaine

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Origin and history

The church of the Sainte-Trinité-Notre-Dame, located in Tinténiac, Brittany, was built in the early twentieth century by architect Arthur Regnault (1839-1932) on the site of an 11th century church. The present building, inaugurated in 1908, incorporates elements of the old church, including part of the 12th century choir, the north arm of the transept (14th century), a 15th century portal, and a door of the Dead dated 1555. Its elongated plan, vaulted in cradle and domes, is inspired by churches with a line of 12th century domes, such as the Cathedral of Saint-Front de Périgueux.

Some medieval elements have been preserved in situ or moved: the choir and the north arm of the transept (transformed into an oratory), the 15th century portal on the east facade, and the door of the Dead (XVI century) installed to the west. A gallery of gothic cloisters, formerly bordered on the south side, was preserved in the adjacent garden. The church, the remains of the old church and the old cemetery were inscribed in historical monuments by order of 18 April 2016.

The furniture includes a 14th century bentier, a 14th-15th century stained glass window, and a 1907 high altar. The door of the Dead, decorated with carved skulls and angels, and the coat of arms of the Laval family testify to the artistic and historical heritage of the site. The building, owned by the commune, illustrates the transition between medieval architecture and the neo-Roman influences of the early twentieth century.

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