Religious Heritage of Brittany
Brittany’s religious landscape is defined by its distinctive granite architecture and centuries of spiritual tradition. This collection spans from the towering Gothic spires of Quimper and Saint-Brieuc cathedrals to the intricate 16th-century stone carvings of the Guimiliau parish close. Notable sites include the Basilica of Saint-Sauveur in Dinan and the coastal Chapelle de Notre-Dame-de-Rocamadour. These landmarks showcase a range of styles, from Romanesque foundations to Flamboyant Gothic facades, reflecting the region's deep historical and cultural ties to the Catholic Church.
A Saint-Malo Cathedral
Saint-Malo Cathedral is a Catholic Cathedral located in Saint-Malo, Brittany, France.
B Quimper Cathedral
Quimper Cathedral, formally the Cathedral of Saint Corentin, is a Roman Catholic cathedral and national monument of Brittany in France.
C Camaret-sur-Mer
Camaret-sur-Mer is a commune in the Finistère department in northwestern France, located at the end of Crozon peninsula.
D Rennes Cathedral
Rennes Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church located in the town of Rennes, France. It has been a monument historique since 1906.
E Basilica of Saint-Sauveur
The Basilica of Saint-Sauveur de Dinan is a Roman Catholic church situated in Dinan, France.
F Tréguier Cathedral
Tréguier Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church and former cathedral in Tréguier, Côtes-d'Armor, France. It is dedicated to Saint Tudwal.
G Basilique Notre-Dame du Roncier
A 15th-century Gothic minor basilica in Josselin housing the marble tomb of Olivier de Clisson and Marguerite de Rohan. It is known for its ornate gargoyles and historic stained glass.
H Dol Cathedral
Dol-de-Bretagne Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church located in Dol-de-Bretagne.
I Saint-Brieuc Cathedral
Saint-Brieuc Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church located in the town of Saint-Brieuc, Brittany, France, and dedicated to Saint Stephen.
J Basilica of Saint-Sauveur
The Basilica of Saint-Sauveur in Rennes is a minor basilica of the Roman Catholic church, dedicated to Our Lady of Miracles and Virtues,…
K Guimiliau Parish close
The Guimiliau Parish close is located at Guimiliau in the arrondissement of Morlaix in Brittany in north-western France.
L Église Saint-Germain
A Flamboyant Gothic parish church in Rennes built between the 15th and 16th centuries. It features one of the city's oldest stained glass windows and a notable 17th-century pulpit.
M Ancien couvent Notre-Dame des Anges
A former Franciscan monastery founded in 1507 on the coast of Landéda. The site includes a Gothic chapel and ruins that historically served the local maritime community.
N Basilique Notre-Dame-de-Bonne-Nouvelle
Neo-Gothic minor basilica featuring historic stained glass windows that depict the history of the region. Built between 1884 and 1904, the structure draws inspiration from French cathedrals and holds the status of a cultural heritage site.
O Chapelle Notre-Dame de Trémalo
A 16th-century chapel in Pont-Aven famous for its polychrome wooden crucifix, which inspired Paul Gauguin’s 1889 painting, The Yellow Christ. It features a characteristic asymmetrical Breton roof.
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