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Origin and history

The chapel of Notre-Dame-la-Blanche, located in Theix-Noyalo in Morbihan, has its origins in the 13th century thanks to the Salarün family, which founded it in 1239. The current building, with a rectangular plan with a northern promenade housing a Pietà, is largely rebuilt in 1536, as evidenced by the carved sandstones bearing this date. The latter, decorated with banners and figures, illustrate the care taken in its interior decoration. The arm of the nave, later added, dates from 1742, marking a second phase of major work.

The chapel has been protected as historical monuments since 15 June 1925, recognizing its heritage value. Its registration in the cadastre under reference N 254 confirms its status as communal property. The building, originally linked to a medieval seigneurial foundation, today embodies an architectural heritage combining Gothic and classical styles, typical of Breton reconstructions between Renaissance and modern times.

Its current location, Notre-Dame-la-Blanche Street (or 2 Veterans Affairs Street according to sources), in the town of Theix, makes it a local historic landmark. The archives also mention its integration into heritage bases such as Mérimée or Clochers de France, stressing its regional importance. Although the details of his contemporary use (visits, cults) are absent from the sources, his inscription and preservation attest to a lasting interest in this Marian devotional place.

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