Basilique Notre-Dame du Folgoët, Gothic minor basilica in Le Folgoët, France.
The basilica features two contrasting towers: the north tower with a stone spire and the south tower with rounded arch windows from the 17th century.
Duke of Brittany John IV initiated the construction in 1365, and his son John V inaugurated the completed basilica in 1423.
The stone rood screen separating the choir from the nave represents the only remaining Gothic stone screen in Brittany.
The basilica remains open to visitors and conducts religious services, with a major pilgrimage celebration during the first weekend of September.
The entire structure is built from Kersanton stone, with a fountain beneath the main altar containing a statue of the Virgin Mary with Child.
Location: Le Folgoët
Inception: 1365
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Address: place de l'Église
GPS coordinates: 48.56100,-4.33494
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45
This collection brings together buildings that demonstrate seven centuries of Breton architecture, from the Middle Ages to the modern era. In Brittany, especially in Finistère and its surroundings, these constructions reflect the evolution of techniques and architectural tastes over time. Romanesque churches like the Priory of Locmaria in Quimper, founded in the 11th century by Benedictine monks, Gothic structures such as the Saint-Corentin Cathedral with its two 75-meter towers are present, as well as Renaissance homes like the Kerazan Manor in Loctudy, which retains its original decor. Local materials, notably granite and slate, characterize these buildings and give them a strong regional identity. Some buildings now house museums, such as the former Episcopal Palace of Quimper, which hosts collections from the Breton Departmental Museum, or Kerazan Manor with its Breton artworks. Other sites combine architecture and gardens, like the Lanniron Castle with its 17th-century French-style gardens or Trévarez Castle surrounded by wooded parks. These sites enable visitors to understand Brittany’s architectural history and offer a journey through the centuries.
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