Enclos paroissial - Parish close- is an architectural complex typical of the central and western part of Brittany. Most Parish Close are in the Finistère department in the Elorn valley between Landivisiau and Landerneau (west of Morlaix).
They are churches with an adjacent cemetery surrounded by a wall. There is a richly decorated ossuary and a massive entrance gate to the complex called ʺtriumphalʺ. Monumental stone Calvary monuments, depicting biblical scenes, stand in the open spaces before entering the churches.
Saint-Thégonnec Parish close
Saint-Thégonnec Parish close
Saint-Thégonnec Parish close
Saint-Thégonnec Parish close
Saint-Thégonnec Parish close
Saint-Thégonnec Parish close
Saint-Thégonnec Parish close
Saint-Thégonnec Parish close
Lampaul-Guimiliau Parish close
Lampaul-Guimiliau Parish close
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Guimiliau Parish close
Guimiliau Parish close
Guimiliau Parish close
Guimiliau Parish close
Guimiliau Parish close
Guimiliau Parish close
Guimiliau Parish close
Guimiliau Parish close
Guimiliau Parish close
Guimiliau Parish close
Guimiliau Parish close
Guimiliau Parish close
Guimiliau Parish close
Guimiliau Parish close
Guimiliau Parish close
Guimiliau Parish close
Guimiliau Parish close
Guimiliau Parish close
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