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Chapel Saint-They

Chapel Saint-They, Gothic chapel at Pointe du Van, Cléden-Cap-Sizun, France

Description

Chapel Saint-They sits on a cliff overlooking the sea near Cléden-Cap-Sizun and contains multiple altars, including a canopied central altar within its stone walls. The interior space reflects its role as a place of worship carved into this remote coastal location.

History

The chapel was founded in 1538, as confirmed by a Gothic inscription in Breton carved on its southern side mentioning Saints Tremeur and Gildas. This religious site thus carries a connection to important saints in Breton tradition.

Culture

The chapel draws pilgrims four times a year, with the main gathering held on the first Sunday of July, bringing worshippers from surrounding communities to this coastal site.

Practical

Access to the chapel is via a walking path that begins near the main road and offers views of the coastline. A local association manages the site and has completed restoration work to maintain the building for visitors.

Did you know?

A bell inside the chapel came from the English ship Durham, which sank near Trez-Goarem in Primelin, linking maritime history with the site's religious role. This unexpected connection reveals how shipwrecks shaped the story of this Breton coast.

GPS coordinates
48.06020,-4.71205
Latest update
December 8, 2025 21:05

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