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Saint-Émilion Church, located in Loguivy-Plougras in the Côtes-d'Armor, is a 16th-century religious building. Its construction began in 1516 under the impetus of François de Plougras, local lord, as evidenced by the family shields engraved on the foothills and doors. The chapel, originally privately owned, became a parish church in 1888 after expansion and restoration.

The bell tower, classified as a historic monument in 1912, peaks at 33 meters and is surmounted by an octagonal arrow of 17 meters. It has dated inscriptions, such as the one of 1566 indicating the beginning of its construction. The carved sandstones, dating back to the 1550s, reveal details of artisans and sponsors, including the Plougras family, whose arms (a patted cross) adorn the tympanum and foothills.

The building, from plan to Latin cross, features a south porch decorated with columns and pinnacles, as well as a nave with three vessels covered with panelling. Successive restorations, notably in 1885-1887, preserved ancient elements such as the entrances and sandstones. An inscription in Breton on the south wall of the choir recalls the local devotion to Saint Emilion, patron saint of the parish.

Before the Revolution, the chapel belonged to the lords of Trogorre, and its bells bore the names of its founders. The 19th century works, including the reconstruction of the arrow in 1875 and the movement of the cemetery in 1890, marked its evolution towards its present role as parish church.

The gargoyles and the bell tower's balustrade, typical of Breton architecture, as well as the stained glass and sandstones from Saint-Jean-du-Baly de Lannion Church (located in 1902), enrich its heritage. The building remains a testimony to the religious art and seigneurial history of the region.

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