The chapel of Saint-Nicolas was built ex nihilo at the bottom of a once busy valley of the Yar. The Yar forms the boundary between the parishes of Plufur (to the east) and Trémel (formerly Plestin, to the west).
It was built in 1499 for Jehan de Plusquellec, Lord of Bruillac in Plounérin by Philippe Beaumanoir acting as ‘master stone worker’. Jehan de Plusquellec is thought to have drawn up the specifications. Built of grey granite ashlar, probably from the Bruillac quarries in Plounérin, the chapel has a classical Latin cross plan. A long lapidary inscription in Gothic lettering can be deciphered on the west elevation.
On the outside, the chapel's main architectural features remain intact, as the difficulty of access to the chapel has meant that it has not been mutilated. There is a full-length inscription under the entablature of the main façade, above the entrance.
It has been listed as a Historic Monument since 1911.
The chapel can be opened on request from the town hall, which recommends that you make an appointment at least 72 hours in advance. The visit will be conducted in the presence of an elected official.
Source: patrimoine.bzh
It was built in 1499 for Jehan de Plusquellec, Lord of Bruillac in Plounérin by Philippe Beaumanoir acting as ‘master stone worker’. Jehan de Plusquellec is thought to have drawn up the specifications. Built of grey granite ashlar, probably from the Bruillac quarries in Plounérin, the chapel has a classical Latin cross plan. A long lapidary inscription in Gothic lettering can be deciphered on the west elevation.
On the outside, the chapel's main architectural features remain intact, as the difficulty of access to the chapel has meant that it has not been mutilated. There is a full-length inscription under the entablature of the main façade, above the entrance.
It has been listed as a Historic Monument since 1911.
The chapel can be opened on request from the town hall, which recommends that you make an appointment at least 72 hours in advance. The visit will be conducted in the presence of an elected official.
Source: patrimoine.bzh
