Argol Parish close, Argol

Name: Argol Parish close
Address: Argol, France

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The Argol Parish close, including the Église Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul, is located in Argol in the arrondissement of Châteaulin in Finistère in Brittany in north-western France. The parish church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul was built in 1575, restored in 1617 and enlarged in 1674. In 1784, the side walls were completely reconstructed as was the porch in 1839. The lintel of the belfry on the west gable of the church records the date 1582, Both the church and the "arc de triomphe" were listed as historical monument in 1914. The church is also associated with Saint Geneviève who was nominated as the secondary patron in 1634. Records show that there was a priory run from the Benedictine abbey at Landévennec in the Middle Ages. ()

Coordinates: 48°14'47"N, 4°19'1"W

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Argol Parish close – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Landévennec Abbey, Terenez bridge, Île de Térénez, Île d'Arun.

3.8 miNE
Monastery
Landévennec Abbey, Landévennec
98 min walk • Landévennec Abbey is a Benedictine monastery at Landévennec in Brittany, in the department of Finistère, France. The present monastery is a modern foundation at the site of an early mediaeval monastery, of which only ruins survive.
2.9 miNE
Bridge
Terenez bridge, Landévennec
75 min walk • The Térénez bridge is a cable-stayed bridge, located between Landévennec and Rosnoën, Finistère, France. It is 515 meters long, and connects Brittany with the Crozon peninsula. It is a fan cable arrangement, with a curved deck.
3.1 miNE
Area
Île de Térénez, Landévennec
79 min walk • Île de Térénez is a French islet inside the last bend of the river Aulne, on the territory of the commune of Rosnoën. Its highest point is 18m. Covered in woods, it is accessible by dry land at low tide and faces the Landévennec ship graveyard and Landévennec Abbey.
4.7 miNE
Area
Île d'Arun, Landévennec
121 min walk • The Île d'Arun is an islet in the confluence of the rivers Aulne and Le Faou, at the base of the roadstead of Brest. It is located in the territory of the commune of Rosnoën in Finistère, France, and its highest point above sea level is 11m.
4.8 miSE
Church
Plomodiern Parish close
124 min walk • The Plomodiern Parish close is located near the village Plomodiern in the arrondissement of Châteaulin, Brittany, north-western France. It is a listed historical monument since 1914.
~310 ftW
48°14'48"N • 4°19'5"W
Musée des vieux métiers, Argol
2 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
4.8 miSE
Natural attraction
Chapelle Sainte-Marie
124 min walk • The Sainte-Marie-du-Ménez-Hom chapel is a chapel located in Sainte-Marie-du-Ménez-Hom, commune of Plomodiern in Brittany, France.
4.2 miE
48°14'42"N • 4°13'35"W
Musée de l'école rurale, Trégarvan
107 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
3.4 miSE
Church
Église Saint-Nicaise, Saint-Nic
88 min walk • The church of Saint-Nicaise is a Catholic church located in Saint-Nic, France. In the XI th century, the parish was named Plebs Sent Nic in pago Porzoed and Plebs Sent Mic, in the XIV th century Seinctnic, in 1410 Saint Vic and in 1599 Saint Nic.
4.2 miSE
Mountain, View point
Ménez-Hom
107 min walk • The Ménez Hom pronounced locally and is a mountain located in Brittany, in the department of Finistère, in the country of Cornouaille, between the Aulne and the land of Porzay, on the territory of the communes of Plomodiern, Saint-Nic, Trégarvan...
5.4 miN
Locality
Logonna-Daoulas
137 min walk • One of the main attractions in Logonna-Daoulas is the majestic Abbey of Daoulas. This ancient abbey, dating back to the 12th century, is a true architectural gem and offers visitors a glimpse into the region's rich religious history.