St. Peter's Church
Facts and practical information
The church of Saint Pierre de Guiclan is distinguished by the height of its bell tower with gallery and lanterns, but also by the quality of certain architectural elements, such as: the south porch and its stoup; the Beaumanoir style chevet; the calvary; the north door; some old statues; the altarpieces of Saint Sebastian and of the Rosary; the pulpit, recent but of great quality.
On one of the 3 bells one can read the following inscription: "l'an 1767,Mathurin Hiacinthe AUTHEUIL, Promoteur General du Leon, Recteur de Guiclan,Hervé L'HERROU, parein,Marie POULIQUEN mareine,Louis et Jean Jacob m'ont fait "The altarpiece of Saint-Sébastien was described in 1923 as follows: "The altarpiece, made of wood, forms here, like the models of the genre, a whole architectural ensemble, with niches, columns and fluted pilasters, pediment, vases and various ornaments. The saint occupies the central niche, and each of the two archers, dressed in Roman style and holding their bows, is positioned in one of the two niches on the right and left. Among the accessory motifs are two eagles, horns of plenty, angels and angels' heads.
Pl. de l'EgliseGuiclan 29410 Brittany
St. Peter's Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Lampaul-Guimiliau Parish close, Guimiliau Parish close, Saint-Thégonnec Parish close, Saint-Martin-des-Champs.