Chapelle Saint-Christophe, Gothic chapel in Kerentrech district, Lorient, France
Chapelle Saint-Christophe is a chapel located in the Kerentrech district featuring a rectangular sanctuary with a three-sided chevet adorned with stained glass windows installed in 1954. Inside, a slate baptistery from an earlier East India Company chapel is accessible via a wooden gallery that leads to the bell tower.
The chapel was built in the 15th century by the princes of Guéméné and served as a parish church from 1791 to 1854 during the period of the French Revolution. Following this transitional phase, the building evolved and eventually gained protected monument status.
The chapel hosts a traditional blessing ceremony on the first Sunday of May each year, dedicated to children and rooted in Breton religious customs. Visitors who attend this event can experience how faith remains woven into the life of the local community.
The chapel is accessible on foot in its neighborhood, though it is worth checking opening hours in advance since they may be limited. Taking time to explore the interior details and the wooden gallery leading to the bell tower enhances the visit.
The bell tower stands on nine columns in Tuscan style, supporting the Marie-Perrine bell cast by the founders Evrard and Victor Trouvé in 1862. This bell represents a piece of local craftsmanship from the 19th century that still hangs in the tower today.
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