Plounevez-Lochrist on the Baie du Kernic

Plounevez-Lochrist has a maritime coastline on the Baie du Kernic. It is also home to several buildings that reflect different historical themes: the surviving bell tower of the Chapelle de Lochrist, the Château de Maillé, the Église Saint-Pierre and the Manoir de Keraouël. If you are choosing a destination based on its coastal setting and architectural history, this selection offers several points of interest. The dates do not all refer to the same kind of history: they mark construction periods, a heritage protection date, a year of death or the dating of a single building element.

Buildings with Different Historical Contexts

Chapelle de Lochrist

Only the bell tower of the Chapelle de Lochrist survives; it dates from the 12th century. The tower was designated a Monument historique on 8 June 1914. These are two different dates: the 12th century indicates the age of the surviving building element, while 1914 is the date of its heritage protection. The historical point of reference is therefore specifically the bell tower, not a fully preserved chapel. This distinction is essential to understanding the building: the surviving fabric is limited to a single element.

Château de Maillé

The Château de Maillé was built around 1570 by Maurice de Carman and his wife Jeanne de Goulaine, but also includes parts of an older manor house. Several architectural details were inspired by the work of Sirlio and Philibert de l’Orme. The construction period, older features and architectural influences give the château different historical points of reference; they cannot be reduced to a single building phase. In 1981, the grounds and certain interior areas were designated a Monument historique. This information refers specifically to the grounds and the stated interior areas. The building’s history and the scope of its heritage protection are therefore two separate aspects, each with its own timeline.

Église Saint-Pierre

The Église Saint-Pierre is a Neo-Romanesque building with a south portal of the Philibert Delorme type. The church contains the protected tomb of Bishop Jean de Kermavan, who died in 1514. Two different aspects of a building are of interest here: its architectural design and the remembrance of a specific historical figure. A virtual tour of the Église Saint-Pierre is also available. Check the external tour link before your trip if you would like to use this option.

Manoir de Keraouël

The historical information about the Manoir de Keraouël concerns the original manor house and the chapel. The first manor house, dating from the 16th century, is still partly visible; the chapel at the manor is dated 1677. The dates therefore refer to different parts: a period for the manor house and a specific date for the chapel. This gives the manor a different architectural history from the Château de Maillé, where older manor-house elements coexist with construction around 1570.

The points of interest differ accordingly: the Chapelle de Lochrist represents a single surviving medieval building element; the château brings together different building phases and architectural influences; and the Église Saint-Pierre combines Neo-Romanesque design with a protected tomb. The manor adds a partly visible manor house and a dated chapel. Together, these provide several specific and distinct points of reference for exploring the local architectural history.

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