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Origin and history

The church of Saint-Nicodème de Bourseul, located in the Côtes-d'Armor department in Brittany, finds its origins in the 12th century. According to local tradition, a first church was built at the location of a house attributed to the Templars. This primitive building was the place of celebration of the marriage of the parents of François-René de Chateaubriand, on July 3, 1753, a landmark event for local history.

The present church, dedicated to Saint Nicodemus, was rebuilt in 1848 on the foundations of the old. However, it preserves a south porch of the 12th century, remarkable for its central double-meneau Romanesque door and its capitals decorated with masks. Nearby, a calvary and a cross from the old cemetery, both dated from the 16th century, complete this heritage complex.

The monument has been partially listed as historical monuments since 22 June 1964, with specific protection for the porch and the calvary. These elements reflect the architectural and religious evolution of the region, mixing medieval heritage and more recent reconstructions. Chateaubriand's presence in church-related family history adds a literary dimension to this Breton heritage.

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