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The Notre-Dame du Dresnay Chapel, located in Loguivy-Plougras, in the Côtes-d It is distinguished by its Latin cross plan, its bell tower-wall erected in 1588, and a remarkable western facade. Inside, a sculpted wooden beam of glory and decorative elements such as sandstones or the high altar testify to a neat craftsmanship. The chapel also houses the tomb of a Lord of Dresnay in his southern wing, highlighting his link with the local nobility.

The chapel was mentioned in 1539 as a seigneurial chapel, but its reconstruction in 1588 was attested by the date engraved on the bell tower. It is sponsored by Olivier de Quelen, lord of Dresnay, and his wife Françoise de Lampezre, then completed by their son Olivier de Quelen and Claude de Boiséon, as indicated by the shield on the beam of glory. In 1748, when the seigneury was sold, it was described as a prohibitive chapel, reserved for the lords of Dresnay. Some elements, such as the sacrary or statues, are re-used and perhaps date back to the 15th century.

Partially classified as historical monuments in 1955, the chapel protects its western facade (including the bell tower-wall) and its beam of glory. Its architecture mixes granite and cut stone, with details such as the transept window splinters or the 1775 polychrome woodwork, added later. The site, surrounded by a enclosure with a cross, reflects the importance of seigneurial chapels in Brittany during the Renaissance, places of worship and power for noble families.

Historical sources (Wikipedia, Monumentum) highlight its role in local history, from its foundation by the Quelen to its heritage inscription. The bell tower-wall, typical of Breton architecture, and carved weapons recall its status as a private chapel, linked to the nearby mansion of Dresnay. Today owned by the commune, it remains a testimony of religious art and feudal organization in Brittany.

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