Saint-Jean-du-Doigt Parish close

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The Saint-Jean-du-Doigt Parish close is located at Saint-Jean-du-Doigt In the arrondissement of Morlaix in Brittany in north-western France. The enclos paroissial comprises the church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste, a large ornamental fountain, the cemetery, two ossuaries attached to the church and an enclosing wall with an "arc de triomphe" style entrance. Saint-Jean-du-Doigt is some 12 kilomètres northeast of Morlaix. The church dates back to around 1440 when the Duke of Brittany, Jean V, founded the church as a suitable place to hold the John the Baptist relic. This relic reputedly has the power to restore sight. The church, fountain, double cemetery gate, funeral chapel and the cemetery and its wall are listed historical monuments. ()

Coordinates: 48°41'39"N, 3°46'23"W

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Saint-Jean-du-Doigt Parish close – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Barnenez, St. Peter's Church, Château du Taureau, Île Louet.

4.3 miSW
Large hilltop Megalithic mausoleum
Barnenez, Plouezoc'h
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0.9 miW
Church
St. Peter's Church, Plougasnou
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5.2 miW
Historical place, Forts and castles
Château du Taureau, Morlaix
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5.5 miW
Lighthouse
Île Louet
140 min walk • Louët Island is located off the French commune of Carantec in the Bay of Morlaix, Finistère. The origin of its name comes from Charles Cornic, who dedicated it to one of his great friends named Louët.
6.2 miSW
Church
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Saint Stephen's Church, Plouezoc'h
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Wayside shrine
Croix hosannière, Plouezoc'h
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4.2 miSE
Church
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Memorial
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158 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.