After a leisurely lunch and a good nap, we hopped into the car and drove to Goulven to visit Eglise de Saint Goulven Church. It has stood since the 16th century, or roughly 450 years. It was constructed in the Gothic style and features a fabulous Renaissance bell tower adorned with four small towers. Everything is remarkable and finely decorated and beautiful to see both outside and inside.
As soon as we arrived in Goulven, we were greeted by the impressive and striking sight of the church’s huge bell tower, with a sharp spire dominating the whole town and even the vast bay which separates it from the peninsula of Plouneour-Trez. And we were astounded by the church’s enormous size as we walked around it. It is incredibly large for a town of only 449 inhabitants.
In the background, you can see baptismaux fonts where babies are baptized.
Stained-glass window depicting the life of Saint Goulven.
On the south side, a small old altar in the Gothic style of the 15th century.
A naive painting on the paneling of the north transept.
The beautiful organ gallery, work from the Flamboyant Gothic period.
An ossuary in the cemetery from 1707.
Saint-Goulven Church is truly emblematic of the parish enclosures. If you are in the area, do not hesitate to make a detour on this site. It’s worth a visit!
Little Lilly travel tip:
- It is free.
- The visit lasts at least an hour.
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