Religious sites in Paimpol

Historic Churches and Abbeys

Explore the spiritual heritage of the Goëlo coast through a collection of medieval religious sites. This selection includes the 13th-century Premonstratensian Beauport Abbey and the unique circular Romanesque ruins of the Temple de Lanleff. The list features the Kermaria-an-Isquit chapel, known for its historic architecture, alongside regional parish churches and the iconic Vieille tour, the remaining vestige of Paimpol’s former central church.

Historic Churches and Abbeys — Map

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Beauport Abbey

The Abbey of St. Budoc, commonly called Beauport Abbey, was a 13th-century Premonstratensian abbey in the region of Brittany known as the…

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B

Chapelle de Kermaria-an-Isquit

A 13th-century religious building located in the hamlet of Kermaria in Plouha.

C

Temple de Lanleff

Rare circular ruins of an 11th-century Romanesque church, featuring two concentric enclosures and carved capitals.

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D

Chapelle Notre-Dame

Wheelchair-accessible Catholic church and place of worship.

E

Ancienne Église

Known as the Vieille tour, this structure consists of the bell tower and ruins of Paimpol's former parish church.

F

Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste

Historic Catholic parish church representing the regional religious heritage of the area.

G

Église Notre-Dame

Traditional church recognized for its regional heritage significance.

H

Chapelle de la Sainte-Trinité

Historic chapel designated as part of the region's cultural heritage.

I

Chapelle Notre-Dame de Kergrist

Regional heritage chapel located in the Kergrist district.

J

Église Saint-Loup

Catholic parish church in Lanloup dating back to the late Middle Ages.

K

Chapelle Saint-Jacques et sa fontaine

Heritage chapel accompanied by a traditional devotional fountain.

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