Eglise paroissiale Saint-Brandan et ossuaire

The church was rebuilt between 1852 and 1868 to plans drawn up by the builder Yves Hernot on the site of earlier buildings dating from the 14th and late 15th centuries. Some old elements were reused, such as the doors and windows. After reconstruction, the church was consecrated on 22 October 1871.

It contains interesting furnishings, including two secondary altars, a 19th-century pulpit by Le Merrer and, above all, an exceptional organ.

Built in 1653 by the English organ builder Robert Dallam, it was not installed in Lanvellec until 1864, originally coming from the church in Plestin-les-Grèves. The statue of Saint-Efflam still crowns the case. It underwent several moves, repairs and remodelling until it was completely silent in the early 1930s.
It was saved from being dispersed by its classification as a Historic Monument on 23 March 1971. Its restoration in 1985/1986 by an Italian organ builder restored it to its former glory.
It is on this majestic instrument that the Festival de Lanvellec et du Trégor has relied for 30 years to bring early music to life.

The flamboyant Gothic ossuary dates from the end of the 15th century and is listed as a Historic Monument. Rectangular in plan, it is made of granite and adorned with seven three-lobed arches and a pointed-arched doorway. In the past, the skulls of the deceased were placed in boxes bearing their name, ten years after their death.

The pardon of Saint-Brandan takes place on the third Sunday in September.

2024: The church is closed for work for several months!


The exterior of the church is open to visitors all year round, while the organ can be visited on request by groups.
On-site information panels are available in 4 languages.
An explanatory leaflet is available from the Tourist Office.
It is located on a hiking trail.