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Origin and history

The Saint-Idunet church of Trégourez, classified as a Historical Monument, consists of a five-span dark nave, a transept and a rectangular bedside, built around 1520. This first architectural ensemble, typical of the Breton Renaissance, reflects the construction techniques of the period, with particular attention to the interior structure and the light filtered by the stained glass windows.

The bell tower, an emblematic element of the building, was rebuilt and restored towards the end of the seventeenth century, marking a second phase of major works. The sacristy was completely rebuilt in 1675, illustrating the evolutionary needs of the parish. These later changes reflect the architectural and liturgical adaptations that have occurred over the centuries, while preserving the historical identity of the building.

Inside, the church houses remarkable fragments of a 16th-century stained glass window depicting the Passion, as well as a calvary of the same period, although redesigned in the 19th century. This ordeal, originally composed of statues that have disappeared today (larrons, Virgin, Saint John and Christ), was a central element of local devotion. These artistic and religious remains underscore the cultural and spiritual importance of the building in the region.

The church, surrounded by a fence wall and a calvary in the adjoining cemetery, was included in the inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 31 May 1927. This classification recognizes its heritage value and ensures its protection for future generations. Today, it remains an active place of worship and an architectural testimony of the 16th and 17th centuries in Brittany.

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