Notre-Dame-de-Pitié, Le Croisic, Gothic church in Le Croisic, France
Notre-Dame-de-Pitié is a church in Le Croisic built from granite and limestone with an asymmetrical layout of four naves. The building has a flat chevet and sixteen ogival windows that allow light to flow through the interior space.
Construction of the church began in 1494 and it received consecration in 1507 from the Bishop of Dol-de-Bretagne. During the French Revolution, the building was converted to serve multiple purposes including an artillery storage and military stable.
The stained glass windows from the 19th century show scenes from the lives of saints and tell stories about the faith of people in Le Croisic. Walking through the interior, visitors can read these glass narratives that decorated their ancestors' spiritual space.
The church is located in the center of Le Croisic near local shops and restaurants and is easy to reach on foot. Visitors should be aware that the interior light changes throughout the day depending on the position of the sun and the glass windows.
The building served as more than just a church during France's political upheaval, functioning also as a republican temple and weapons storage facility. This dual life reflects the tumultuous period when the building adapted to the needs of a changing nation.
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