Chapelle Saint-Colomban de Carnac, Gothic chapel in Carnac, France
The Saint-Colomban Chapel features a western facade topped by a bell tower with openings and four pinnacles, along with an octagonal turret containing a spiral staircase.
Built at the end of the 16th century, the chapel stands as a testament to the arrival of Irish monk Columban of Luxeuil in the Carnac region around 610.
A religious procession takes place on the first Sunday of August, drawing numerous faithful to this Gothic monument in the Morbihan department.
Visitors can access the chapel freely during July and August, while visits during other months require advance arrangements with local authorities.
The nave walls display ship graffiti, including two 16th-century English carracks, potentially connected to a British incursion in Locmariaquer in 1548.
Location: Carnac
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Address: Saint-Colomban
GPS coordinates: 47.57319,-3.09583
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:53
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