Commana parish close, Parish close in Commana, France.
The bell tower rises 57 meters high and stands on a hill at 300 meters above sea level, making it the highest situated bell tower in Brittany.
The architectural complex dates back to the 16th and 17th centuries, with the bell tower completed in 1529 and the porch built between 1645 and 1653.
Two calvaries display detailed sculptures, including the 1624 piece signed by master craftsman Roland Doré with the inscription DRHMF on its surface.
The enclosure contains a church, an ossuary built between 1677 and 1687, two calvaries, and a triumphal arch, all listed as historical monuments since 1915.
The Saint Anne altarpiece, measuring eight meters high and six meters wide, represents one of the largest baroque ensembles in Brittany.
Location: Commana
Address: place de l'Église
GPS coordinates: 48.41340,-3.95563
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:55
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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Ménez Kador
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Stèle de Loc-Eguiner-Saint-Thégonnec
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Lit de Saint-Eneour
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Ossuaire de Commana
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Église Saint-Sauveur de Saint-Sauveur
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Église Saint-Derrien de Commana
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Calvaire de 1624 de l'enclos paroissial de Commana
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Arc de triomphe de Commana
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Calvaire de l'enclos paroissial de Commana
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Arc de triomphe de l'Enclos paroissial de Plounéour-Ménez
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Chapelle Saint-Divy de Plounéour-Ménez
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Calvaire sud de l'Enclos paroissial de Plounéour-Ménez
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Calvaire ouest de l'Enclos paroissial de Plounéour-Ménez
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