Destruction of the early church vers 1609 (≈ 1609)
Livet Building destroyed by the sea
1740
Reconstruction by Michel Marion
Reconstruction by Michel Marion 1740 (≈ 1740)
New church built and blessed this year
milieu du XIXe siècle
Addition of two chapels
Addition of two chapels milieu du XIXe siècle (≈ 1950)
Expansion of the existing building
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Key figures
Michel Marion - Malay architect
Reconstructed the church in 1740
M. de Brunes de Montlouet - Vicar General de Dol
Bless the church in 1740
Origin and history
Saint-Samson Church in Saint-Samson-sur-Rance is a Catholic religious building located in the Côtes-d'Armor department in Brittany. Its history is marked by several reconstructions: the early church, located at Livet by the sea, was destroyed around 1609. A second building, built in the village of La Chapelle, had to be completely rebuilt due to major building defects.
The current reconstruction was carried out in 1740 by the Malouin architect Michel Marion. The church was solemnly blessed on October 30, 1740 by M. de Brunes de Montlouet, then Vicar General of Dol. In the mid-19th century, two side chapels were added to the building, completing its architecture.
The church contains several remarkable elements listed or classified as historical monuments. These include a altarpiece from the 18th century, two side altarpieces and their tabernacle (XIXth century), a statue of the Virgin with the Child (18th century), and an 18th century lutrin. These elements bear witness to the artistic and religious richness of the monument.
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