Church Foundation 1070 (≈ 1070)
Founded by the monks of Quimperlé.
1694
Repairs and expansion
Repairs and expansion 1694 (≈ 1694)
Major work campaign.
1714
Construction of the bell tower
Construction of the bell tower 1714 (≈ 1714)
Bell in the shape of a pepper.
1868
Lateral chapel added
Lateral chapel added 1868 (≈ 1868)
Building extension.
1986
Protection of heritage
Protection of heritage 1986 (≈ 1986)
Listed in the general inventory.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Key figures
Moines de l'abbaye Sainte-Croix de Quimperlé - Founders
Originally the church in 1070.
Le Nezet - Master glassmaker
Author of stained glass (18th century).
Origin and history
The Church of Notre-Dame-de-l'Assumption of Locmaria, on Belle-Île-en-Mer, is an emblematic religious building of the Morbihan. Founded in 1070 by the monks of Sainte-Croix Abbey in Quimperlé, it is considered the oldest church on the island. Its current architecture is the result of several works, including repairs and expansion in 1694, as well as the addition of a bell tower in the form of a "popper" in 1714.
The lateral chapel, built in 1868, completes the building, while 19th-century stained glass windows, made by master glassmaker Le Nezet, adorn the nave south side. These elements illustrate the stylistic and functional evolution of the church over the centuries, mixing medieval heritage and more recent additions.
The church has been protected since 1986, listed in the general inventory of cultural heritage under reference IA00008218. This ranking underlines its historical and architectural importance for the Brittany region, as well as its role in the local religious heritage. Its characteristic bell tower and stained glass windows make it a remarkable monument to Belle-Île-en-Mer.
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