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The three crosses of the cemetery of Pacé form a set of three monumental granite crosses, dated from the 16th century. Originally located in the old cemetery surrounding the church, they were moved to the new cemetery, rue Michel-Gérard. Each cross has distinct architectural features: pyramidal or square bases, octagonal barrels, and sculptures representing the Virgin with the Child or Christ on the Cross. Their style reflects the Breton traditions of the time, with elements such as trilobes or flat roofs.

The first cross, decorated with a Virgin with the Child framed in a trilobe, rests on a base with rounded corners. The second, of a calvary type, combines a Virgin and a Christ on an octagonal barrel topped by a small roof. The third, restored in the 20th century, has a form of Roman chasuble on a polylobed base. These crosses, owned by the commune, have been classified as historical monuments since 6 March 1946, bearing witness to the Breton funeral art of the Renaissance.

Their shift from the old cemetery to the new, in the 20th century, illustrates the urban evolution of Pacé. Their varying conservation status (some restored parts) and their current location near the Boulevard du Duc-Jean-V make them major heritage landmarks. Monumentum's descriptions highlight their artistic value, including the sculpted details and geometric shapes of the bases, typical of the Breton Calvary of this period.

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