I am staying in my neighbor Finistére dept 29 ,and in my lovely Bretagne and take you again to Locronan. We have gone all over here and never stop amaze of the wonders encounters. However, I like to indulge you with a bit more on a wonderful monument that must be seen, and often stays in the off the beaten path rack, Therefore, here is my take on the Chapelle Notre Dame de Bonne Nouvelle of Locronan !!! Hope you enjoy this post as I.
I took an intrepid walk down a ravine very steep to see the Chapelle de Notre Dame de Bonne Nouvelle 15C-18C. It is a rectangular chapel separated in two by a diaphragm arc and wearing a tin amortized in dome. The tin dates from the 18C. The chapel houses the statues of the Virgin Mother in Peter (17C), Holy Trinity in Peter (17C), Saint Francis, Saint John bishop and a descent of the Cross in stone (16C).
The Chapelle Notre Dame de Bonne Nouvelle dedicated to Saint Eutrope. The stained glass windows were made in 1985 according to drawings by the painter Alfred Manesser. The Chapel also houses numerous stone statues, including those of the Virgin Mother, the Holy Trinity and a descent of the Cross. This chapel is mentioned in the Testament of Jean Le Moine of 1439. It constitutes the fifth station of the route of the Grande Troménie.
The Grande Troménie is one of the biggest processions in Brittany. The next one will take place from 2nd to 3rd Sunday in July in 2025! This procession, a great moment of the expression of the Breton faith, is rooted and continues to prosper on this sacred earth of the Celtic soul. The course of the troménie is over 12 km, marked by 12 stations marked with 12 granite crosses and 42 small huts where one of our old saint statues come to shelter in each of them, carved in wood or stone. They left their church or chapel to come and greet the passage of pilgrims and relics of Saint Ronan. Awesome !!!
Nearby, the Calvary and the fountain, offered by a canvas merchant named Conan, date from 1698. The Calvaire is dedicated to Saint Eutrope. He is according to leyend the 13 apostle. It was martyred for having been stoned and shot for converting the daughter of a Roman governor of Saintes. The Calvary is one of the few monuments of this type built in limestone. A Madonna and Child is carved on his lapel,on the other side are represented Angels gathering the blood of Christ.
I was able to see going back from the city center a nice wash house or lavoir, old indeed. You go down on rue Moal, and take left on the calvaire you see the fountain and wash house.
The town of Locronan on its heritage: https://villedelocronan.fr
The Locronan tourist office on its heritage: https://www.locronan-tourisme.bzh/en/
The Finistére dept 29 tourist office on Locronan: https://www.toutcommenceenfinistere.com/culture/locronan/
The Bretagne region tourist office on Locronan: https://www.brittanytourism.com/destinations/the-10-destinations/quimper-cornouaille/locronan/
There you go folks another gem in my beautiful medieval Locronan. The town has much to see and this one is a dandy. Again, hope you enjoy the post on the Chapelle Notre Dame de Bonne Nouvelle of Locronan as I
And remember, happy travels, good health, and many cheers to all !!!
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I am a lover of travels to Europe , Americas , Africa and Asia as well ,who like to share my experiences of the last 53 years with the world, visiting so far 81 countries; living in 6, working in 5, and Citizen of 4, speaking fluently 4 languages. I can deal with sports especially football/soccer and love music, arts, wine collector/drinker, and go out to restaurants, and just visit the world.
My background comes all the way from Candelaria and Pajara in Tenerife, Spain where my grandparents came from ;not knowing each other then, to Punta Brava, west of Havana, Cuba. There , my parents born in Cuba met and later on I was born there too. 100% guanche (annexed Tenerife to Spain on April 10 ,1496). I left Cuba as many have to Madrid, Spain where I lived for 4 years. Then, move to Perth Amboy ,New Jersey USA (living there 13 yrs) ; where I completed high school, became a US Citizen, learned to drive a car, and learned English. Afterward, went to the university in Florida, ERAU, and upon graduation decided to moved there to Ormond by the Sea, near Daytona Beach, finally moving North Miami, then Hialeah, then another moved to Silver Lakes division in Miramar, Broward county, Florida; in Florida I lived a total of 18 years. Finally , moved to France in 2003 ,Versailles call me for its royalty, and working in Paris was great. It was time to seek frontiers again and moved to Brech near Auray, Morbihan in Brittany , and later move to not too far Pluvigner. Total so far in France has been 20 years, and counting.
Moving average a home every 5.5 years hopefully this will be my last. Cheers
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