Église Saint-Pierre

English translation

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History

Building of the 12th century, with a facade originally characteristic of Breton architecture of the early 11th century, namely a central part marked by two flat buttresses and flanked by two side aisles with a low roof pitch. Of the first Romanesque church there remain the nave and the crossing. The choir, the transept arm and the north apse are datable to the years 1180-1190. The elevation of the transept still shows Carolingian influence. In the 16th century, the aisles were raised, and the side walls partially rebuilt. Construction of the north chapel in the 15th century. Construction of the arcade between the choir and the north apsidiole in 1520. Reconstruction of the south transept and the south apsidiole in 1587. Partial reconstruction of the bell tower in the 17th century. The chevet originally consisted of an apse flanked by two lower apsidioles, each opening onto an arm of the transept. The south apsidiole was transformed into a sacristy during the works of 1840-1846. The interior of the church was entirely repainted in 1922-1923. The original arches were reopened to form the pointed arches of today. The north apsidiole presents a cul-de-four and remains of painting from the late 13th or early 14th century. In 1835-1836, vestiges of painting were found in the church and covered with lime in 1845-1846.