The Church of Lannedern
I had heard that the Church at Lannédern was interesting and so after walking at Brasparts we set off to nearby Lannédern.
The interior of the Church at La Martyre
Yes, this is a Church with murals but without a tripod I didn’t even try – all these photographs are handheld, no flash of course.
The South Porch of La Martyre
I can’t believe I failed to take a photograph of the South Porch, but I did fail, so here is just a quick taste before I lead you inside.
The Church of St Salomon, La Martyre
The Church of St Salomon, in La Martyre was built in the 14C by the Rohan family, replacing an earlier church, Notre Dame du Merzer. Ar Merzher means ‘the martyr’, King Salomon of Brittany who assassinated in 874 even though he had sought … Continued
The Hunting of St Hubert
I had noticed a curious statue outside the Church of St Jerome as we drove towards the start of our walk, and we stopped in Cast on the way home to investigate.
Inside the Church of St Guimiliau
I pushed open the double doors and found magic!
The South Porch in St Guimiliau
The South Porch of the Church of St Guimiliau was mainly built between 1606-17 and it is thought the carvings were by the Maître de Plougastel and Roland Doré, and their workshops.
The Church of Guimiliau
The Church of St Guimiliau, built in the 16C and 17C, is one of the major Parish Enclosures in Brittany and a ‘must-see’ if you visit Brittany. The Church is situated at the top end of the village of Guimiliau and we visited … Continued
The Abbey of Le Releq
The Abbey of Le Relecq was founded by Cistercian monks c.1132 in a small valley below the Monts d’Arrée. It was built on the foundations of the Abbey of Gerber, founded by St Pol in the 6C, and where the first Abbot was … Continued