I passed several times a week by this town and already a post on this and other monuments. I passed again today, and saw the door open so a chance for another picture of a historical monument of France. Therefore, here is my take again on the Chapelle Notre Dame de Béléan of Ploeren , part II !! Hope you enjoy it as I.
The Chapelle Notre Dame de Béléan or the chapel of Our Lady of Béléan is located at the village named Béléan, part of Ploeren. The original chapel was built by Jean du Garo in gratitude for surviving with his squire, during the seventh crusade preached by Saint Louis in 1248, in order to liberate Palestine. They had been locked up by the Turks in a crate and loaded on a ship. The ruined chapel was restored in the 15C. Today, the Chapel is rectangular in shape, in large and medium size, it measures about 18 by 7 meters. The Chapel is still the subject of an important devotion, as evidenced by the numerous candles constantly lit and the book where pilgrims write their requests and thanks. The Chapel of Our Lady of Béléan is also called Notre-Dame de Bethléem (Our Lady of Bethlehem). The furniture and interior décor are very simple. Two large paintings on wood, represent “Jean du Garo” and “Saint Michel d’Auray”. An interior stone bench girt the walls. The stained glass window dates from the 16C. In the bay of the south half-mouthful fragments of stained glass bearing the coats of arms of the Kermeno of Garo are remarkable.
The city of Ploeren on its heritage (see on D19 on map) : https://www.ploeren.bzh/patrimoine/
The Diocese of Arradon on the Chapelle Notre Dame de Béléan : http://www.paroisses-arradon.fr/autour-de-nos-paroisses/lieu/30/chapelle-notre-dame-de-belean-de-ploeren
There you go folks, now this is close to home and familiar territory. Ploeren is a nice suburbian town near Vannes and worth the detour me think, Again, hope you enjoy this post on the Chapelle Notre Dame de Béléan of Ploeren, part II 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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