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The church of Notre-Dame-de-Pitié de Kervignac, located in Morbihan, replaces the former church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, destroyed during the fighting of the Liberation (1944-1945). His reconstruction was entrusted in 1956 to architects Henri Conan and René Delayre, after the rejection of a first rotunda project by the diocesan commission. The choice is ultimately on a Greek cross plan, with a concrete structure and granite trimmings, typical of post-war religious architecture.

The construction extended from 1956 to 1958, integrating major artistic elements such as a glass frieze by Gabriel Loire illustrating the life of Mary. The openwork bell tower and monumental porch, decorated with statues of the apostles, highlight its sober yet symbolic style. The church is dedicated to Our Lady of Mercy, in memory of the sufferings of war. She won the 20th Century Heritage label in 2006 and was listed as a historical monument in 2025.

The building is distinguished by its apparent concrete frame, using the technique of the upper cruck, and its slate roof. The combination of modern (beton) and traditional materials (granite, slate) reflects a desire for renewal while anchoring the building in the local heritage. Its location on the Church Square makes it a central point of the municipality, both religiously and architecturally.

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