Abbatiale Saint-Sauveur de Redon

The Abbatiale Saint-Sauveur is an abbey church in Redon that blends Romanesque and Gothic architectural styles, defined by a 57-meter tower and six remaining nave bays with rounded arches. The building displays the typical layout of a medieval monastic church, with the sanctuary and side aisles creating the spatial sequence.

The abbey was founded in 832 by Saint Conwoion and received official recognition from Nominoe in 834, after which it developed into a major spiritual center. The monastery later extended its influence across Brittany through a network of around 27 priories that depended on it.

The church serves as a spiritual gathering place where worshippers have gathered for centuries, with the magnificent 1901 organ continuing to fill the space during services. The Baroque altarpiece and historical artworks visible throughout shape how people experience and remember this religious center.

Visits are welcome most days and the church opens to explore its stone walls and historical artworks at your own pace. Sunday services at 10:30 offer a chance to experience the space as an active place of worship rather than just as a monument.

The tomb of Francis I, Duke of Brittany, has rested within this abbey since 1450, placed there according to his specific wish. His burial site inside the church stands as a quiet connection between a powerful regional ruler and this monastery.