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The chapel of Lannegant, located in Lanrivain in the Côtes-d'Armor, is a religious building whose origins date back to the 14th and 16th centuries. It was founded by the lords of Goledic, an influential local family. Its architecture features characteristic elements of these periods, such as a nave with side chapel, a flat bedside pierced with a 14th century window, and a Renaissance-style door. The windows of the southern façade, adorned with gables and lily-flowered windows, recall those of the church of Magoar, suggesting a joint workshop for these two monuments.

Sold as a national property in 1810, the chapel gradually fell to ruin. Despite its present state, it retains notable architectural details, such as the bell tower-wall decorated with monkeys carved at the amortization of the gable, and a bell tower with a circular staircase covered with a dome. These elements illustrate the artistic richness of the region at that time. It is classified as historical monuments by order of 18 August 1955 and remains a valuable testimony of the Breton heritage.

The chapel of Lannegant reflects the religious and seigneurial history of medieval and modern Brittany. Its foundation by the lords of Goledic and its partial reconstruction in the 16th century underline the importance of noble families in local architectural development. The sale of the building as a national good in 1810 marked a turning point in its history, reflecting the political upheavals of the French Revolution. Today, its ruins offer an insight into the art and spirituality of past times.

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