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Origin and history

The chapel Saint-Jean de Langast, located in the Côtes-d Undocumented, it was classified as a historic monument on 22 July 1913 for its homogeneous architecture and exceptional medieval structure, preserved intact. Its rectangular plan and Sizun slate roof make it a modest but remarkable example of Breton religious art of that time.

The chapel is distinguished by its structure in the shape of a boat, adorned with fantastic animal sculptures on the wooden sandstones. It could have served as a model for the structure of Notre-Dame Abbey in Boquen. A transept arm, now extinct, once existed on its northern face. The building also houses polychrome statues of St John and St Paul, testimonies of his cult vocation.

Despite its early ranking, the chapel underwent major restorations between 2012 and 2015, financed in part by the Heritage Foundation (€627,565 in budget, including €470,674 in grants). This work was necessary after a 2010 diagnosis revealing risks to the stability of the building and the safety of the adjacent cemetery. Public subscription and external aid have preserved this rare heritage.

The sources available, although limited, underline the importance of this chapel as an example of medieval Breton religious architecture. Its ranking in 1913 and recent restoration campaigns testify to its historical and cultural value, despite the lack of detailed documentation on its construction or sponsors. The protected elements include the entire chapel, property of the municipality of Langast.

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