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The former convent of the Capuchins of Landerneau, built in the 2nd quarter of the 17th century, is located on Rue de la Fontaine-Blanche, 200 meters northwest of the Saint-Houardon church. This architectural ensemble, composed of a square cloister, a chapel and conventual buildings, has retained its original appearance despite subsequent fragmentations. The cloister, supported by twenty octagonal pillars with square capitals, is home to a southwestern Renaissance-inspired door, framed by doric-lined pilasters. The sober ordinance of the facades, especially that opening on the rue des Capucins, highlights an ogival portal, the most important architectural element of the building.

The inner courtyard and cloister, which remained intact, bear witness to the constructive rigour of the time. However, the whole was fragmented, altering its original consistency. The legal protections, which took place in 1970, specifically concern the cloister (classified), as well as the chapel, the convent buildings and the (registered) garden. These measures highlight the heritage value of a site where capuchin austerity dialogues with Renaissance details, reflecting the stylistic influences of 17th century Brittany.

The precise address, 2-4 rue des Capucins, and its Insee code (29103) confirm its anchoring in Finistère, a department marked by a rich religious heritage. The location, noted as fair (5/10) in the databases, invites a careful exploration of this monument, whose history remains partially documented. Available sources (Monumentum, Mérimée base) mention its role in the Landernean urban landscape, without mentioning specific sponsors or founding events.

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