Lanvellec

Lanvellec is a commune in the Cotes-d'Armor department of Brittany in north-western France.The commune has a wealthy architectural and cultural history. The parish church of Saint-Brandan turned into rebuilt between 1852 and 1868. Within it, are some exciting gadgets, together with an organ, built in 1653 by way of the famous English organ builder, Robert Dallam. The organ fell into disrepair in the closing century however become given historic monument reputation in 1971. Its recuperation by the Italian organ builder, Formentelli, changed into aided through the mysterious recent reappearance of the 150 pipes belonging to it.

Numerous musical events take place inside the commune throughout the yr, particularly the Festival de musique ancienne de Lanvellec within the autumn.The Gothic ossuary dating from the 15th century is located in the graveyard beside the church. It is one of the best in Cotes d’Armor.The charmingly-situated chapel of Saint-Goulven, courting from the 17th century, possesses a coloured reredos, representing the Last Supper in remedy. Its font dates from 1652. The chapel of Saint-Maudez, dating from the start of the 16th century, functions a handsome entrance inside the form of an accolade, as well as unusual gargoyles.