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The Trinity Chapel, located in Lanvenegen in Morbihan, is a religious building built in the 1st quarter of the 17th century. It presents a plan in the shape of a Latin cross, with a nave, a transept and a choir of the same height. The western gable wall, topped by a stone bell tower, is accessible by the north rampant. Originally, the chapel housed two granite altars and a statuary now extinct. A fountain is nearby, highlighting its role in local life.

The chapel was listed as a Historic Monument on February 10, 1948, but suffered arson in the same year, destroying part of its structure. The roof was completely renovated in 2021. An inscription on the old door of the sacristy (disappeared in 1950) mentioned: "OF THE RUNN OF JEAN DROUALLEN, FABRIC FUT FAIC... THE DOORS OF THIS YEAR 1665", attesting to work or renovation on that date. The bell is dated 1655, suggesting a construction or beautification phase in the 3rd quarter of the 17th century.

The carved entrances and sandstones of the frame represent heads of angels and animals, decorative elements typical of Breton religious art of the time. The chapel, owned by the commune, illustrates the rural Christian architecture of the area, marked by local materials such as granite. Its history also reflects the hazards of heritage preservation, between accidental destruction and contemporary restoration.

The monument is part of a historic Breton landscape where chapels played a central role, both a place of worship, pilgrimage and community gathering. The presence of a nearby fountain reinforces its link with local traditions, often associated with sacred or healing sources. Today, the Trinity Chapel remains a testimony of the Morbihan's religious and architectural heritage.

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